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Parking Lot Repaving Project kicking off August 23!

The first phase of a projected 9-phase, 9-year, parking lot
repaving project is scheduled to kick off August 23, when the
affected area must be cleared of vehicles. As we mentioned
here on the web site July 7th, this involves the Jackson Drive
parking lot, up to (about) the Greenwich Way speed bump, and up to
about the Jackson Drive speed bump.
The actual repaving will started early Monday morning and last for
about 5 days. All cars MUST be removed from area being repaved
two days prior to the start of paving. Official notices will
be distributed to each unit's mailboxes in Longmeadow This
requires everyone's cooperation, even if your unit's parking is not
in the area being repaved. Vehicles remaining in the area to be
repaved the day before work is to start will be towed, please
do not wait until the last minute to move your vehicles from the
area to be repaved.

In fairness to residents whose parking is being displaced, we ask
that you direct your visitors and, if you are able-bodied, your own
secondary cars (that which you would typically park in unnumbered
spots) to the designated area in the church parking lot (mentioned
below)

This year’s section to be repaved:

WHERE: The Jackson Drive parking lot, up to
(about) the Greenwich Way speed bump, and up to about the Jackson
Drive speed bump.

WHEN: Cars must be removed by August 22.
The repaving work starts Monday August 24 and will continue for and
estimated 5 days. Striping and numbering will take
place after the paving has been completed and cars may return to the
area only after barriers have been removed and the paint has dried.
Asphalt needs a couple days to sit before weight gets put on it
anyway.
Note: Notices posted and put in mailboxes
supersede information on this web site, which is an estimate at the
time of this writing.

WHAT SPOTS ARE AFFECTED?

Jackson Drive: 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, and 61, 63, 65, 67,
69, 71
Jackson Drive: 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47 and also 36, 37 and 58
Note additional parking spots may be unavailable due to storage of
materials or equipment and / or extend the paving area. It is
important everyone keep an eye out for the bulletin to be
distributed to each unit's mailbox. Keep checking the web site and
Facebook as we approach August 23.

WHERE CAN WE PARK OUR CARS?

St. Agnes Church, across Merwin Avenue from
our complex, has been gracious to let us park in a designated
section of their parking lot during the repaving period. We
may park our cars, during the repaving period only, at the far side
of their parking lot, that which is closest to the trees and
furthest from Merwin avenue. It is important that we do not
abuse this privilege and inconvenience any parishioners who should
be afforded the spots nearest to the buildings. You, as a
Longmeadow resident, may of course park in unnumbered spots in our
complex. If you are able boded, please park in the church
parking. In all cases, please direct visitors to that
designated area also.

Other Mid-Summer News:

Trees along the UI power lines in back of Buildings #7 and #8,
units 49 -71 and 73 - 81SW will be trimmed. UI will handle
this. We have asked them to trim more, rather than less.
This will likely take place in October.

We will be working to discourage the geese from hanging around
our property. It is unfortunate that a few careless people
insist on feeding wildlife that is best left alone.

Annual Meeting Held June 28

There were new voting cards this year, replacing the hard-written
index cards from decades ago.Arin also had an Excel spreadsheet to help quickly and
accurately tabulate the percentage of voting rights present for the
quorum.At (what would
have been) the start of the meeting, we were a couple percent short
of a quorum and we had to wait a little for a couple for people to
show up and someone to fetch a proxy from a neighbor.This underscores the importance of having everyone turn in
their proxies ahead of time of they are not positive that they can
attend.

The 2014 financial audit was covered.

Board president Liza Sivek chaired the meeting and covered the
highlights of the work completed this past year, and covered under
“new Business” that will transpire this year. Drainage work
continued this past year. The one-story-units building on Jackson
Drive (61 - 71) had its lally columns replaced and foundations and
patios replaced as needed.Currently the crawlspace sump pumps are being wired to the
clubhouse for master electricity.Unlike typical buildings, this building, #A4, 61-71 JD does
not have unit access to the crawl space (which is one big crawl
space for the entire building)

Paving the parking lots.
This project will start this summer, in August and will be completed
in sections over a 9-year period.This year the section to be completely repaved includes curbing.
plus sidewalks
which need resurfacing will be done. This year’s section is the
Jackson Drive parking lot, up to (about) the Greenwich Way speed
bump, and up to about the Jackson Drive speed bump. Approximately
100K will be spent each year on the parking lot repaving. Bob Fiore
is heading up a committee to paint the parking lot stripes.The newly-paved area will be painted by hired professionals;
there will not be existing stripes to serve as a reference.The Garden Committee meets every month on the first Tuesday
on the month, in the clubhouse.One can contact Kathy Cirko.

There were two board positions up for elections.Other than the two incumbents, no one was nominated, the
voting was waived.After
the meeting was adjourned, the Board met to decide positions: all
board members have the same position as they do currently, Liza
Sivek is the president, etc.
The meeting was not long, it ended before 8:30.

Pool Opening June 13th

The Longmeadow pool will open Saturday June 13th, weather
permitting. The pool hours are from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Longmeadow (and Ocean Crest) Condo Tag Sales Saturday
June 21!

This years "BIG" condo-wide tag sale is also scheduled the same
day as Ocean Crest's. This will make the area a great
destination for tag-sale shoppers.

Longmeadow residents can set up in front of their own units.
The Tag Sale hours are 9 - 3. You can email board member
Maureen Pasko, (her email is listed
here). As usual, this tag sale is at the start of the bulk
pickup. So you can bring stuff you do not sell, and want to
discard, over to the special bulk pickup area between the pool and
the Salem Walk visitors' parking lot. The actual "bulk pickup"
by the city is early Wednesday morning (see below).

Annual Association Meeting Held Sunday June 22nd.

Thank you to all who came to the Annual Meeting. We had a big
turnout and good questions. The Association voted not to move
forward with the FHA application for 2014. More research will be
done and it will be brought back up in 2015 unless significant new
information comes up.

The members up for election were Kit Kaolian, Bette Carlson and
interim member Maureen Pasko. There was one additional nomination
from the floor as well. The standing members were re-elected by the
Association.

Annual Meeting of the Association will be held on Sunday, June
22, at 7 pm.

The Annual Meeting of the Association will be held on Sunday,
June 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. Prior to the meeting, all
unit owners will receive via US mail a proxy and agenda from our
management company. A copy of the 2013 financial audit will be
available at the meeting. Due to the adopted change in the Bylaws,
we need a large number of attendees or proxies returned. If you plan
on being away or know you can’t make it to the meeting, please be
sure to sign your proxy and drop it in the mail slot at the
clubhouse, give it to a Board member before the meeting, or give it
to someone you know for sure will be attending. If you are not sure
you will be able to attend, it is better to sign and turn in your
proxy before the meeting. If you do attend, you can get your proxy
back and vote at the meeting. If you sign and turn in your proxy to
someone else, you can still provide voting instructions on the proxy
if desired.
For new owners or owners who have never attended, the Annual Meeting
is where all Association business (not of a personal nature) is
conducted. The meeting includes a review of Association finances,
President’s address outlining current and future projects, election
to the Board of Directors (3 seats are up for election this year),
and an open question and answer period for old and new business.
Check our website
www.longmeadow06460.com for election results and the
meeting summary.

Holiday Season in Full Swing!

Mid-October Update

Winter and Snow Removal. We have a new snow removal contractor
for the 2013 / 2014 Winter season. The snow removal contractor is
Capasso Landscaping. As always, residents should not engage the
contractors directly but may contact the property manager or board
as appropriate.
Note: If you or someone you know in Longmeadow needs priority snow
removal, typically due to serious medical reasons, let the property
manager know. LMM is building a list of names and addresses.
For example, a
serious need for priority snow removal would be daily trips to a
medical center for a vital procedure.

Longmeadow Association and Longmeandow06460.com thanks Coldwell
Banker Realtor Barbara Zink for her continued sponsorship of this
web site. We have heard nothing but good things about Barbara Zink and
invite anyone who wishes to purchase a unit in Longmeadow or sell a
unit in Longmeadow to consider Barbara Zink’s services. (See more
info on the "Sponsor" tab to the left.)

In an effort to reduce the skyrocketing costs of flood insurance,
the Association had an engineer produce an elevation certificate for
19 – 35 Jackson Drive and 61 – 71 Jackson Drive. Both of those two
buildings have at least 12 feet elevation and should not be in
marked as being in a flood zone in a
flood map. One building, 37 – 49 showed to be out of a flood zone
and we hope to get money back from flood insurance. One
building had a small corner below elevation and grading would simply
bring that corner up to the minimum elevation required to get it out
of flood zone classification.

The Grounds & Maintenance meets the first Tuesday of each
month. You can contact Kathy Cirko, or just show up at 7:00 pm at
the clubhouse. Current committee projects include building a garden
out front and sprucing up the playground with new seats and a fresh
coat of paint. The Committee also create a more expansive proposal
for beautifying Longmeadow.

Bob Austin’s team is continuing work on Greenwich Way, making
foundation repairs, replacing sill plates, replacing patios which
have been undermined by water or settling.

End of August Update

We have a new board member! See story below.

Small work orders and being worked on at a good pace. Such
things as: broken or inoperative front light fixtures, broken
dryer vent covers, broken or leaky windows, tree trimming (such
as branches rubbing against a unit). Yes, terminates were
spotted around a building and they will be professionally
terminated.

Stick a fork in it, it is done. The last of our 28
buildings (outside of the clubhouse) has undergone complete
roofing reconstruction. Building A6, which comprises 7 -
44 Jackson Drive has been completed by Seal-tite and Bob
Austin's team.

The two lights, mounted on 'SNET" telephone poles on Merwin
Avenue at the intersection of the Peen Common entrance have not
been working properly for a while and have been reported to UI.
We have monitored and focused on the internal light poles the
past few months. Those all are working well now.

Pool Party Friday August 2, 2013 Sponsored by Milford Bank

Note: The Milford Bank is a commercial entity independent of the
Association. The Association does not endorse any commercial entity
and has not compensated or been compensated by The Milford Bank for
this Pool party promotional event. Longmeadow Association is a
satisfied customer of The Milford Bank.

New Board Member Welcomed to Longmeadow Board of Directors

Recall, effective July 1, 2013, Jackie Steiner, a member of the
Longmeadow Board of Directors for seven years, has decided to step
down. The Board thanks her for her long commitment to the
Association and Longmeadow's community!

The Board advertised for interested owners who might like to be
on the board. We thank all three candidates who applied and spend
time to meet with the Board.

The candidate that was chosen was Maureen Pasko of 50 Greenwich
Way. We welcome Maureen to the Board of Directors of
Longmeadow Association Inc. Maureen is a social worker at
Veteran's Administration.. She studied Social Work at
University of Buffalo and The State University of New York,
She if from Patterson New York. Maureen is a newer resident to
Longmeadow. She rented for a bit and liked Longmeadow and
recently purchased a unit. As a comparatively newer resident
and owner to Longmeadow , she can bring a fresh look, and fresh
viewpoints to things. We ask that everyone welcome
Maureen, introduce themselves, and all work together continue to
make Longmeadow a nice place to live. Maureen Pasko is on Facebook.
Maureen's email is on our Board of
Directors contact page.

he Board position that Maureen holds, which was vacated by Jackie
Steiner, mid-term is up for election at the annual meeting (the last
Sunday) in June 2014. Maureen may run for that position as can
all owners of Longmeadow.

Warmer Weather is Just Around the Corner - Promise!

The Longmeadow Grounds and Maintenance committee meets the
first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the clubhouse, 75
Jackson Drive. Residents interested in joining are welcome
to attend may contact Kathy Cirko, or just show up.

For news updates, and a an interactive medium, remember to "LIKE" and check the
option to 'follow" our Facebook page.
Thanks Liza Sivek for creating and maintaining the page!
Everyone please visit:
Facebook.com/LongmeadowCondominiumAssociation

Longmeadow Association and Longmeandow06460.com thanks Coldwell
Banker Realtor Barbara Zink for her continued sponsorship of this
web site. We have heard nothing but good things about Barbara Zink and
invite anyone who wishes to purchase a unit in Longmeadow or sell a
unit in Longmeadow to consider Barbara Zink’s services. (See more
info on the "Sponsor" tab to the left.)

Special Meeting to Ratify Budget at 7:00 pm Sunday Nov. 16th.
2014

A special meeting has been called to ratify the 2015 budget.
It will be held in the clubhouse, 75 Jackson Drive, 7:00 Sunday
November 16, 2014. The meeting is just to discuss and vote on
the 2015 budget.

All unit owners should have received an official letters in the
postal mail on or about October 29. Please c0ntact the
property manger as soon as possible if you do not have the letter.
The letter also details the proposed common fees and assessment
amounts for the 2015 year.

October Items

Our snow removal contractor will be KBM Landscaping LLC. They
will also be the landscaping contractor.

Tom, our current landscaping company, has been contracted to removed
some trees and that is the activity you ma have seen / will see
going on.

UI has done lighting work along Greenwich Way. They put pipes
under ground, and the wires are in the tubes (conduits)

Red Cross Blood Drive Across the Street November 22

The Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate, founded by Salem Walk's Bob
Fiore, is sponsoring a blood drive, their first for the American Red
Cross. Help support a good cause and donate blood! The drive is
conveniently across the street at St. Agnes. They are looking
forward to a large turnout.

The blood drive will take place on Friday, November 22, 2013 at
St. Agnes Church on 400 Merwin Avenue in Milford Connecticut. It
will run from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM Please click their events
page for full information including how to register:
www.ct-ea.org/events.html

Board Member Steps Down - Position Open

Jackie Steiner, a member of the Longmeadow Board of Directors for
seven years, has decided to step down. The Board thanks her for her
long commitment to the Association and Longmeadow's community!

We are looking for owners in Longmeadow who are interested in
speaking to the Board members about joining as a volunteer interim
member. Please see the link below for full information and details.
Please contact us through our Facebook page or
email if you would like to be considered.

When a board member decides to step down mid-term, the bylaws state
that the Board of Directors chooses an interim member until the next
scheduled election, which would be at the next annual meeting, June,
2014. At that time, the interim member may or may not choose to run
for election at his or her discretion.

While a general announcement is not required, and has not been done
in the recent past, in this age of social media it is much easier to
spread the word of this opening and let owners know of this
opportunity to be a candidate for the open Board position at
Longmeadow. This is a volunteer position, there is no compensation.

If you are interested in serving on the Board,
please contact any member of the Board.
The Board will schedule a time to discuss the position, its
responsibilities and answer any questions you may have. There are
links to Board guidelines below, please take a look!

To serve on the board, a candidate must be a deeded owner of a unit
in the Longmeadow Condominium Association.

Additional traits that we look for:

nterested in serving the community as a whole for the
betterment of the Association.

accessible by email and telephone and be willing to check
email daily and respond to Board emails within 24 hours. (This
avoids a wait to the next meeting or several extra meetings to
vote on urgent issues.)

ability to attend monthly meetings on the third
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm (with the exception of August
and December, unless needed). Meetings are held at the
clubhouse, 75 Jackson Drive.

ability to attend and contribute to the annual meeting in
June of each year.

ability to understand (willingness to learn) and discuss the
by laws, rules & regulations, state and federal laws and
financial reports that affect the Association.

Again, please email or use Facebook to contact the Board.
You may also write a note and hand it to any Board member.
Please let us know as soon as possible, and by Aug. 15th, 2013.

Join the 'Grounds and Maintenance' Committee!

Any Longmeadow resident interested in participating in the
'Grounds and Maintenance' Committee, which meets the first Tuesday
of every month, please attend the next meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Clubhouse. The Grounds &
Maintenance Committee's mandate is to come up with cost-effective
ways to improve the appearance of Longmeadow's grounds (and more) --
so bring your ideas and join your neighbors in helping to make
Longmeadow a "prettier" place to live!

Pool Party Friday August 2, 2013 Sponsored by Milford Bank

Note: The Milford Bank is a commercial entity independent of the
Association. The Association does not endorse any commercial entity
and has not compensated or been compensated by The Milford Bank for
this Pool party promotional event. Longmeadow Association is a
satisfied customer of The Milford Bank.

Woodmont Day is Saturday, July 27th!

End-of-June News Update

The annual meeting was Sunday June 23 at 7:00 pm in the
clubhouse. The election process (collecting votes) for the two board of directors
positions up for election was waived because there were no
additional nominations other than the two
incumbents. After the meeting the Board selected the same board
positions for the board members with the exception of Liza Sivek
becoming the Treasurer and Jackie Steiner becoming the Member At
Large. Ruth Nappe remains the Board President, Bette
Carlson, Vice Presidents, etc. As always, board positions and
contact information is current and online here.

The annual meeting as 'hot' with lively discussion and many
legitimate complaints were raised. The meeting was 'cool' with
the two new air conditioners. The landscaping and landscapers
were a topic discussed, and a source of complaints, at the
annual meeting. The vendor has replaced its foreman. For more
dialogue on this topic and up-to-date progress reports, visit
the association's community Facebook page!Facebook.com/LongmeadowCondominiumAssociation

Pool is open seven days a week (please review the rules and
regulations), and have a safe fun summer season!
Facebook. Please respect Alex and all the pool attendants.

Work on the sewage pump (lifting station) will start very
soon. The latest delay: The manufactures found a defect in the
custom build pump brackets they built for us and are
manufacturing another set. We are purchasing THREE HOMA
submersible pumps… we will have a spare pump on hand. When work
begins, there will be some noise as pump truck will take on the
pumping tasks the day the work is being done .Please be aware that during the replacement there will be a
pumping truck in place as a bypass system while the old pump is
disconnected and the new pump installed. It may be noisy for
nearby residents for a few hours. Again, major work will be done to replace the pumps and other major
components of the pumping station. Our pumping stations
have been running on 45-ear old motors. Good news: We do not need to replace the metal floor of the
pumping station. The old floor can be prepped and sealed.
Again, the electrical panel was replace already after it was
damaged in the storm.

Work has been underway for crawlspaces for moisture
remediation. Bob Austin's team completed or nearly
completed: 30 – 48 Jackson Drive. The second building,
comprising,49-57 Greenwich Way
and 37 – 49 Jackson Drive is complete. Bob Austin reports that
he is still working on 19-35 JD crawl spaces as part of the
drainage project. The recent downpours have prevented the use of
the backhoe - too much mud and water. He has worked whenever he
can fit in some time during dry periods, including Saturdays, to
make some headway and get closer to completion. Once done, the
work on the roof of the same building can start!. Bob's team and the backhoe are out there.
Next in sequence 19-35
Jackson Drive (likely June).

The target date for starting the final roof reconstruction
is July. - This is the 19 - 35 Jackson Drive building.
Work will start after the crawlspace work is completed in that
building

Sump pump installations will be done also in conjunction
with building work in select units.

Tree stumps which were slated for removal along with a few
trees is wrapping up.
Some of the damage was from Sandy.

The Board is reviewing the Association by-laws for possible
needed updates.

Pool opening scheduled for June 15! The pool is ready to go.

Bulk pickup for 2013 has been completed. It is amazing that
so many people take items away, such as for scrap and for se,
the City probably only had to remove a third of what was placed
in the bulk area. Please, as you need to discard bulk items,
either hold onto them until next year or make arrangements to
have them take to the dump. Please do not put bulk items in the
dumpsters.

Facebook

For pretty much daily updates and feedback and all that Facebook has
to offer, check the "Longmeadow Condominium Association" Facebook
page!
Tip: To keep abreast of what is gong on and also be able to comment
of topic, we recommend that, in addition to "LIKEing" the page, you
also check (under the LIKE button 'get notifications" and 'show in
news feed'.

Pumping Station Work Slated For Spring

Our pumping stations is running on 45-year old motors and is overdue
for refurbishing, complete replacement of all major components. The
board has received bids for various vendors. It is likely we will go
with submersible pumps for greater reliability. It is likely this
project will start and be completed this Spring.

Holiday 2012 Wishes From Old Friends

Hot News Updates for Mid-July 2012

You may have seen people walking around measuring Longmeadow
’s sidewalk and marking areas which need repair. We will soon
undergo significant work on our sidewalks and curbs. All of the
sidewalk areas that need repair or are a little uneven will be
fixed soon and many sidewalk areas will be resurfaced.

Roofing reconstruction has been completed fro building A-10,
units 2 – 14 Jackson Drive . One residential building and the
clubhouse remain.

Bob Austin and team will start the drainage pipe replacement
behind building 1, 151-169 Penn Common.

A Salem Walk unit had its rear brick wall replaced, you
might have seen the mason working the second week of July.

Bulk pickup went off without a hitch. As usually, 80% of
what gets but out in the bulk pickup area gets snagged before
the City picks it up. June 27 was the only bulk pickup of the
year, If you have bulk items that you wish to dispose of, please
do not use the dumpster! As a resident of Milford you can use
the dump, for example; and there is always next year.

Thanks to Salem Walk’s Bob Fiore for volunteering and
showing imitative to take on a couple tasks on his own. Bob
repainted the fire hydrants and also cleared out a lot of the
brush around the Dunbar Street entrance. The Dunbar Street
entrance walkway looks much more open and neat! Thanks Bob!.
Forthcoming, supposedly within a few day, the IU will trim
around the street light at the Dunbar Street entrance. This will
brighten up the area even more.

Perco, our landscaping service has been trimming shrubs
since July 9th and the work should just about be completed.

Join the 'Grounds and Maintenance' Committee!

Any Longmeadow resident interested in participating in the
'Grounds and Maintenance' Committee, which meets the first Tuesday
of every month, please attend the next meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Clubhouse. The Grounds &
Maintenance Committee's mandate is to come up with cost-effective
ways to improve the appearance of Longmeadow's grounds (and more) --
so bring your ideas and join your neighbors in helping to make
Longmeadow a "prettier" place to live!

End-of-June News Update [from June 2013]

The annual meeting was Sunday June 23 at 7:00 pm in the
clubhouse. The election process (collecting votes) for the two board of directors
positions up for election was waived because there were no
additional nominations other than the two
incumbents. After the meeting the Board selected the same board
positions for the board members with the exception of Liza Sivek
becoming the Treasurer and Jackie Steiner becoming the Member At
Large. Ruth Nappe remains the Board President, Bette
Carlson, Vice Presidents, etc. As always, board positions and
contact information is current and online here.

The annual meeting as 'hot' with lively discussion and many
legitimate complaints were raised. The meeting was 'cool' with
the two new air conditioners. The landscaping and landscapers
were a topic discussed, and a source of complaints, at the
annual meeting. The vendor has replaced its foreman. For more
dialogue on this topic and up-to-date progress reports, visit
the association's community Facebook page!
Facebook.com/LongmeadowCondominiumAssociation

Pool is open seven days a week (please review the rules and
regulations), and have a safe fun summer season!
Facebook. Please respect Alex and all the pool attendants.

Work on the sewage pump (lifting station) will start very
soon. The latest delay: The manufactures found a defect in the
custom build pump brackets they built for us and are
manufacturing another set. We are purchasing THREE HOMA
submersible pumps… we will have a spare pump on hand. When work
begins, there will be some noise as pump truck will take on the
pumping tasks the day the work is being done .Please be aware that during the replacement there will be a
pumping truck in place as a bypass system while the old pump is
disconnected and the new pump installed. It may be noisy for
nearby residents for a few hours. Again, major work will be done to replace the pumps and other major
components of the pumping station. Our pumping stations
have been running on 45-ear old motors. Good news: We do not need to replace the metal floor of the
pumping station. The old floor can be prepped and sealed.
Again, the electrical panel was replace already after it was
damaged in the storm.

Work has been underway for crawlspaces for moisture
remediation. Bob Austin's team completed or nearly
completed: 30 – 48 Jackson Drive. The second building,
comprising,49-57 Greenwich Way
and 37 – 49 Jackson Drive is complete. Bob Austin reports that
he is still working on 19-35 JD crawl spaces as part of the
drainage project. The recent downpours have prevented the use of
the backhoe - too much mud and water. He has worked whenever he
can fit in some time during dry periods, including Saturdays, to
make some headway and get closer to completion. Once done, the
work on the roof of the same building can start!. Bob's team and the backhoe are out there.
Next in sequence 19-35
Jackson Drive (likely June).

The target date for starting the final roof reconstruction
is July. - This is the 19 - 35 Jackson Drive building.
Work will start after the crawlspace work is completed in that
building

Sump pump installations will be done also in conjunction
with building work in select units.

Tree stumps which were slated for removal along with a few
trees is wrapping up.
Some of the damage was from Sandy.

The Board is reviewing the Association by-laws for possible
needed updates.

Pool opening scheduled for June 15! The pool is ready to go.

Bulk pickup for 2013 has been completed. It is amazing that
so many people take items away, such as for scrap and for se,
the City probably only had to remove a third of what was placed
in the bulk area. Please, as you need to discard bulk items,
either hold onto them until next year or make arrangements to
have them take to the dump. Please do not put bulk items in the
dumpsters.

Major Sidewalk and Curb Repairs and Improvements to Start Later
this Summer.

As discussed during the Annual meeting, the Association needs to
have work done on the walkways and curbs to ensure a smooth surface
area. The contractor will prepare all sections of sidewalk
with any potential tripping potential. Cracks and crevices will be
filled. Areas that have heaved up due to underlying tree roots will
be cut away and filled in. All of the repaired walkway areas
will be paved over. A total of about 31,000 square feet of walkways
will be re-paved. At this time, it is projected that the
basketball court will also be repaved.

Dunbar Street entrance walkway area cleared of brush by Bob Fiore,
gracious enough to volunteer his time and effort to perform this
task to help keep the area cleaner and safer.

Late June Update - 2012 Annual Meeting Well Attended!

The 2012 annual association meeting was very well attended; ever
seat in the house was taken. The quorum was easily exceeded; over
45% voting rights was represented.
Association president’s Ruth Nappe’s introductory overview of the
highlights of the past year included:

The mild winter was good for Longmeadow.

Longmeadow secured funding for drainage repairs and
improvements, the thrust of the efforts of which will start this
summer.

The roofing reconstruction project is resuming, the last two
buildings will be completed this year.

Painting of buildings, the trim etc., is done on a rotating
schedule with a few buildings being done every year.

We engaged a new landscaping company this year as well as a
new trash hauler. The new trash hauler was contracted by our
property manager with a month savings of $300. Furthermore LMM
got a $7,800 state tax refund from the State. Associations do
not need to pay state sales on rubbish removal.

FEMA changed the flood zone maps a bit and two additional
Longmeadow buildings are now in a flood zone

Our general insurance, which covers the buildings against
fire, etc., protects against legal matters, etc, will also
likely go up significantly this year. Longmeadow will need to
repair the bumps and cracks in the sidewalks

We have new pool attendants this year. Longmeadow welcomes
Eric, Alex and Kelly.

Issues, items discussed later in the meeting under old
and / or new business:

Landscapers: When blowing grass clippings off the walkways, at
all times they should be blown away from buildings and garden areas.
Apparently in some areas where there is very little lawn area
between walkways and units, grass is getting stuck in the screens.
When chemicals (fertilizers/pesticides & roundup) are spray on the
beds and lawn there were many complaints of not enough warning signs
being posted. There must be many more placed throughout the
landscape. We have has a few incidents of sick pets. Otherwise all
the other comments were very positive regarding the Landscapers.

A discussion and presentation was made on ways to reduce water
usage. The annual Association water bill is projects to be well over
$50,000 this year. There was a discussion as to whether the
Association should offer water-saving kits to residents who would
like one.

The annual election for three boards of directors was waived because
there were no additional nominations other then the three
incumbents. After the meeting the Board selected the same board
positions for the board members. Ruth Nappe remains the Board
President, Bette Carlson, Vice Presidents, etc. As always, board
positions and contact information is current and online.

Pool Open for the Season + Welcome to Eric, Alex and Kelly

Longmeadow welcomes three new pool attendants this year:
Eric, Alex and Kelly. Please ensure our youth (as well as
ourselves) are respectful of each other and the pool attendants, and
follow the pool rules. We hope everyone has a fun and safe
summer.

Shrub Trimming

The tentative date for shrub trimming as reported by Ben from the
landscaping company is on or about July 6th. Ben also will
ensure grass clippings, etc, are blown away fro units and also that
there will be additional signage when chemicals are applied to the
lawn and garden areas. (Note. Currently there are signs
and a recent application.)

May Update News - Pool Opening - Bulk Pickup &
more...

Our new landscaping contractor is PERCO Inc. a large New
Haven based landscape management company. (Only property management staff and designated board members should contact a contractor directly.)

The next building for roofing construction is Building A-10,
2 - 14 Jackson Drive.

Bulk pick up for condominiums will be Wednesday, June 27,
2012. More information will be forthcoming.

The tentative opening date for the Longmeadow pool is
Saturday June 9th.

Small sidewalk repairs have been underway since Spring. A
typical repair is cutting out where tree roots have elevated the
sidewalk, cutting out the root, and repairing the sidewalk with
cold patch

Replacement of some units' sliding glass doors has been
done. These are typically the units which have the original
sliding glass doors. Owners with sliders which leak water
or are otherwise not functioning properly may submit a work
order.

Longmeadow has been recertified by HUD for FHA loans.
We received the recertification in March. Most condominium
complexes certification expired at some point in 2011. As
of April 2012, still many complexes in Milford which had FHA
certification expire in 2012 still do not have FHA approval for
HUD-backed loans.

Work around the complex coming up includes, but is not
limited to, brick work on one unit in Building 5. Roof work will
start in May on Building A-10, 2 - 14 Jackson Drive. During the
summer work on the drainage
on Greenwich Way, behind Jackson Drive will commence. Also
scheduled this summer is drainage pipe replacement behind
building 1, 151-169 Penn Common.

Approved plantings, approved shrubbery list: See the
Documents and Forms section of this website.

Strike Out Epilepsy Bowling Event

Salem Walk's own Bob Fiore is founder and director of Connecticut
Epilepsy Advocate, a not-for-profit organization which supports
Epilepsy awareness and the needs of the community. "Strike Out
Epilepsy" is one of Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate's annual events to
build Awareness about Epilepsy.
This bowling event is a fun way to raise money for a good cause. You
can have up to six people per lane. Pizza and soda will be
served at each lane. You will enjoy hours of bowling and help people
with Epilepsy, their family members and friends living with
Epilepsy. The entry fee is $30.00 per person and business
sponsorships are available.
For more information please contact Bob Fiore:
ctepilepsy@optonline.net
.
You can register on line and payments can be sent via PayPal
on the Payments & Donations page:

Woodmont Fire Company will be holding its annual
SPRING TAG SALE

On Saturday, April 14th, The Woodmont Fire Company will be
holding its annual
SPRING TAG SALE from 9am to 3pm. The tag sale serves as a
fundraising event for the organization. There are always a great
selection items at great prices. So be sure to mark Saturday April
1th on yr calendars. The Woodmont Fire Company (firehouse) is next
door to the corner of Chapel St. and Kings Hwy, just a couple blocks
away from Longmeadow.
As the original fire company for the Borough of Woodmont, dating
back to 1895, they are entirely self-supporting. The proceeds from
their tag sales help fund all that they do in the community. Anyone
interesting contributing or donating saleable items for the event
can contact Captain Bob Granger Jr. at
bobgrangerjr@yahoo.com. (Please put "WFC Tag Sale" in the subject
line). You can arrange to drop off items at the firehouse or have
items picked up.

Spring Could Not Have Come Soon Enough

The winter of 2010 -11 is finally behind us. We do have to
be thankful that the seeming endless rounds of snowstorms just
surprisingly stopped. We were able to coast through February
and March. There is a lot of sand on the sidewalks, roads and
lawns that will need to be cleaned up.

Fall / Early Winter Print Newsletter

Special Meeting OKs Financing

The Association owners voted in favor of getting a $500,000 loan for
the essential, time-critical work to be done to improve drainage and
make repairs to many Greenwich Way and Jackson Drive area buildings
and grounds, most of which are near the marsh. The loan will start
off as a 15-month line of credit and convert to a fixed loan (likely
7-year term). The collateral for such a loan is the assignment
of common fees. The line of credit is offered by Milford Bank
at prime + 1%. (The current prime rate is about 4.4%. )

The motion passed with 51% of the total Association population
voting in favor. 109 votes were in favor, fewer than ten of the
votes cast were "no" votes or abstentions.

During the regular November board meeting the 2012 Association
budget was approved. The common fees will increase
by 5% for 2012 and, like with 2011, there will also be a special
assessment equal to two months common charges.

Annual Wine & Food Tasting Event Friday Nov. 18, 2011

A perennial favorite event is the Annual Wine & Food
Tasting benefit for the Literacy Center of Milford.
This year the theme is "A Night with the Great Gatsby".
As always this event includes a fantastic selection of wines and
beers, cordials, foods, desserts, appetizers and more. The
event includes the "Appetizer Showdown" where you get to vote for
your favorite appetizers provided from area restaurants and
caterers. There will be special performance by the
dancers of The New England Ballet Company".

There will be a live auction and raffle and the ticket price is only
$40 per person.

Please register as soon as possible! You can register online
and find out more information on their website:
www.literacycenterofmilford.com or telephone. The Literacy
Center of Milford (203) 878-4800. Several of your Longmeadow
neighbors attend every year and you are assured of having a good
time and helping a good cause.

Mid-November News Updates

It is essential that every owner either attend the meeting
Sunday or sign and give the proxy to a board member or someone e
else that will positively attend. The meeting is to vote
on financing, as detailed in the letter sent to unit owners.
If a "yes" vote is not obtained by at least 51% of the ownership
a very high special assessment would be needed to meet the 2012
maintenance and repair needs.

Good News, the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue
has exempted residential condominium associations from
paying CT state sales tax on many items. Big ticket
items that Longmeadow can save on state sales tax include:
rubbish removal and property management fees. Roofing and
other materials are also exempt. For more information, you
can Google "Connecticut CERT-103". This may save
Longmeadow a few thousand dollars each year.

Our property management team will be sending the package of
materials required for HUD / FHA recertification by November
17th.

If you are renting a unit in Longmeadow or are an owner
renting a unit in Longmeadow please contact the property
management or a board member to let the Association know (if you
have not done so already). The Association must have
accurate count of units being rented out.

2011-2012 Snow Removal Contract: Understanding Expectations

The snow removal contract has been signed: the snow
removal contractor is (again) D & D Services LLC. The contract
season starts November 1, 2011 and concludes April 30, 2012.
The contract is essentially a fixed price.

The Board would like to let Longmeadow residents know what they can
expect from the snow removal contractor this winter. D&D is
contracted to remove snow when it is 1" or more. (Under 1" is
treated with salt/sand mixture only). D&D will come out to
Longmeadow once the snow has stopped falling and will clear all the
roadways first. Then they will clear the walks and parking spots,
including between cars. Once they clear between the cars, residents
will be asked to move their cars briefly so that the lot can be
fully cleared of snow. (If you will be out of town in the winter
months, please consider leaving keys to your vehicle(s) with a
neighbor so that your car will not get plowed in in your absence.)
D&D is contracted to finish all touch up and parking areas within 6
hours of the storm's end.

D&D will pre-treat walkways before any known ice storm and also
after the storm's end.

D&D will also provide sand barrels around Longmeadow property so
that as ice and snow melts and re-freezes in the days after a storm,
residents can put down sand/salt mixture on their steps and walkways
as needed for safety. Residents may also want to look out for their
elderly or infirm neighbors and put sand down on their steps and
walkways as well.

If you have any questions or concerns about the snow removal process
or the contractor, please contact Arin Hayden at Levey Miller Maretz
Property Management at 203-387-9700.

Late October News Updates

If you are mailing your common charges, please mail them to
the new company and address (see article below). It does
not make sense to mail the common charge to the clubhouse.

If you are paying your common fees online, remember to
update the information with that of our new property management
company. See the
updated FAQ which has an example of what to fill out to set
up or edit the online bill-paying information It is
easy to set up the automatic payment of the monthly fees!

Unit owners will be getting an official notice in the mail
shortly regarding a special meeting Sunday November 20th at 7:00
pm. This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The
purpose of the meeting will be to discuss and vote on a bank
loan. The funds of which will be used for many extensive
repairs to crawl spaces, foundations, water drainage systems,
etc.

The Board has been working with the new property manager
Arin (of Levey Miller Maretz) on gathering and submitting the
long list of materials for HUD / FHA recertification. We
expect to have the items submitted by November 1st. The
HUD FHA certification process can take up to 30 days from its
receipt of the materials.

Reminder: When a unit at Longmeadow is rented out, a
copy of the lease should be given to the property manager along
with contact information.. The tenant should be given a copy of
the Longmeadow rules and regulations and acknowledge them.

Roofing Reconstruction Work on Building 14 kicks Off

Roofing reconstruction work kicked off for Building #14 comprising
150 - 168 Penn Common. For this project, this is the 26th
building in sequence out of 28 total in the complex. The remaining
two buildings, plus the clubhouse, are projected to be completed
next year..

The first phase of roofing construction is performed by Bob Austin
(standing on ladder) and his team of Joe (climbing ladder) and Dave
(in foreground walking away). They start roofing reconstruction on a
building with removal of the gutters. The eaves are extended and
vented soffits are installed. When they finish one side of the
building, Seal-Tite can start their phase with removing the old
shingles. In other work around the complex, the painting
of trim is being done on building 15.

Thursday October 8th Event at the clubhouse
(rescheduled from the 1st)

The September 1st and September 15th session on "Emotional Intelligence" hosted
by Monica Foran was so well received that there is a "part
3"
Thursday October . This event is free and open to
all Longmeadow residents. Those who missed any prior session can
attend too. One may bring a guest. See details in the article
below. Please register with Monica
monicaforan@optonline.net .
The next topic is on non-verbal communications. (Don't roll
your eyes!)

Labor Day “Pizza and…” Party! Let’s join together and bid
farewell to Summer!

The Social Committee will purchase pizza and focachia sandwiches,
soda, ice, salad, and paper goods. No lugging of grills, no messy
cleanup, no shopping at Costco – more time to socialize and/or swim
for everyone.

You need to bring an appetizer or a dessert. Please let us know what
you will bring when you fill out the form below so we can avoid too
much duplication of food – thank you!

2011 Annual Association Meeting Held
Sunday June 26

The Association’s annual meeting , held Sunday June 26th, covered
the financial highlights of fiscal 2010 as well as the notable items
and issues from what has transpired over the past 12 months. (Most
of which has been reported in detail here at Longemadow06460.com. )

Association President Ruth Nappe called the meeting to order at 7:15
after a quorum had been confirmed.
Some of the highlights of the past 12 months discussed included:
We got a consolidation loan for the four separate roofing reconstruction
project loans we had through Milford Bank. About $300K has
been paid toward the principal on the roofing loans so far, the
Association is about half way towards refunding the reserve account.

Ruth Nappe also discussed the inspection program initiated after the
extensive moisture damage remediation required on building A-12
Greenwich Way last year. The largest scope of the inspections are
the Jackson Drive and Greenwich Way units (all) with crawl spaces.
About two-thirds of the units have been inspected and there are
significant repairs needed.

Needed repairs include such things as:
Unclogging and repairing storm drains / Catch basins.
Replacing two un-repairable catch basins and pipes from them.
Installation of two new catch basins and drain pipes
Crawl space / basement repairs include (not all units with problems
require all of these repairs: foundation repairs and related cement
work; replacement of deteriorated lolly columns, sill plates, sump
pumps, etc.
Issues requiring immediate attention will be fixed right away. Much
of the work will go out to bid. The extent of the repairs to several
JD and GW building could cost around $300,000. Ruth asked for a
"show of hands", all attendees were in favor of going to the bank
for a loan for these repairs (versus special assessments).
Penn Common 158 – 168 will be the next building to undergo roofing
reconstruction. The reaming two buildings and the clubhouse maybe
put off until next year.

The Annual meeting includes elections of officers. This year two
positions were up for election, those currently held by Elizabeth
“Liza” Sivek and Ruth Nappe. There were no additional nominees for
the two positions, other than the two for the incumbents. A motion
was made and passed to waive voting. The Board member positions
remain unchanged: President: Ruth Nappe; Vice President: Bette
Carlson; Secretary: Kit Kaolian; Treasurer: Jackie Steiner; Member
At Large: Elizabeth Sivek.
Some of items brought up or suggested under Old / New Business by
unit owners included:
Publishing a breakdown of what gets spent on individual projects
parts of projects.
Making repairs to the playground and basketball courts.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 pm.

Meeting Minutes Posted to the 'Documents and Forms" zone of
Longmeadow96460.com

Online PDFs of Association meeting minutes and most other documents
are posted online. Check the "Documents
and Forms" zone often.

Happy Summer! Mid-June News (posted June 20, 2011)

It's summer and the pool season is off to a great start!

The annual bulk item pickup and the tag sale went off
without a hitch.

Roofing Reconstruction: Building #14 comprising 150 -
168 Penn Common is next in line for a new roof. The work
will start later this summer. The exact date has not yet
been determined. Building 14 residents will get notices
before work is about to begin.

Work on the back of Salem Walk building 7 is wrapping up.
Some units needed basement / foundation / patio work.

Extensive work needs to be done to several units along
Greenwich Way and some on Jackson Drive. Units with
crawl spaces have a cinder-block type foundation construction.
Many of these aforementioned units need extensive repairs
to their respective foundations, lally columns, framing,
etc. More details to follow.

A unit on Salem Walk's building 5 will have its rear brick
wall replaced. The brick has "bowed out" and is leaning
away from the frame.

Annual Meeting this Sunday - June 26, at 7:00 p.m.

The Annual Meeting of the Association will be held on Sunday, June
26, at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. Prior to the meeting, all
using owners will receive via US mail a proxy and agenda from Rolar
Management. A copy of the 2010 financial audit will be
available at the meeting. Due to the change in the Bylaws
adopted at the 2006 meeting, we need an even higher number of
attendees or proxies returned than we have had in the past. If
you plan on being away or know you can’t make it to the meeting,
please be sure to sign your proxy and drop it in the mail slot at
the clubhouse, give it to a Board member before the meeting,
or give it to someone you know for sure will be attending. If
you are not sure you will be able to attend, it is best to sign and
turn in your proxy. If you do attend, you can get your proxy
back and vote at the meeting. If you sign and turn in your
proxy to someone else, you can still provide voting instructions on
the proxy if desired.

For new owners or people who have never attended, the Annual Meeting
is where all business not of a personal nature is conducted. The
meeting includes a review of Association finances, President’s
address outlining current and future projects, election to the Board
of Directors, and an open question and answer period for old and new
business. Check our website
www.longmeadow06460.com
for election results and the meeting summary.

2011 Board of Directors Position Elections

One important part of the Annual Meeting is the voting and election
of Board of Director positions. There are five board member
positions, each with two-year terms. This year two (2) positions are
up for election, those currently held by Ruth Nappe and Elizabeth
"Liza" Sivek. It is important to note that owners (or their proxies)
vote for their choice of candidates to have a position on the board;
the elections do not decide specific positions, rather just a seat
on the board. Immediately after the meeting, the board will meet
privately and determine who will fill each specific position (such
as President, Vice President, Treasurer, etc.)

A person must be an owner and must be nominated and seconded by
owners during the meeting to officially be running for a position
and to have votes officially tally for him or her. Every person
nominated will have an opportunity to speak at the meeting to
introduce him or herself to other owners. Any number of owners can
be nominated and be candidates. The two with the highest number of
votes (weighed by unit owner percentage) will be elected to the open
positions on the board. If there are not more candidates than
positions open, then typically a unit owner will make a motion to
waive voting.

Free Workshop open to Longmeadow Residents!

We’ve all heard of “IQ” – brain smarts and ”book smarts”.
But there is another “intelligence” that affects one’s happiness,
personal relationships, business relationships, career,
negotiations, etc.
It is called “Emotional Intelligence”.

It takes more than IQ to be successful in business and with friends,
family and co-workers – it takes Emotional Intelligence, or “EI” for
short.

So come and attend this free class! You may bring a guest!

Emotional Intelligence involves such things (which we will cover):
• Learning to critique instead of criticize.
• Learning to listen deeply and ask the right questions
• Who Can You Control? Who Can You Change?
• Developing Listening Skills
• Communications: Verbal and Non-Verbal
• Conflict Management: the 5 Conflict Styles and Holding Your Tongue
• Developing empathy for others, understanding yourself, and other
tools for successful relationships at home
and at work.

Second Special Assessment Payment Due June 1st

Special Assessment coupon books have been mailed out.
Recall this year the special assessment is equal to two months'
common charges and has been divided into four payments, each
equaling half of one month's common charge. The payments are
due March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1, 2011.

Note: Payments can be made early and / or combined if your
finances permit.

Spring Cleanup and Work Around Longmeadow

The sidewalks and parking lots have nicely been cleaned up.
Many repairs are underway or scheduled. A JD patio has just
been removed and replaced. A couple others are scheduled also
for removal and replacement due to extreme uneven settling. At
times patios sag and water can seep into the crawlspace creating
additional problems. Two JD units need to have their front
porches replaced: Each of these has cinderblock bases and when
originally constructed, the porch was made without an overhang,
allowing water to land directly on the cinderblock making it
crumble. These have been patched numerous times in the past,
and it appears these are beyond patching.

What's Up With All Those Flags?

April 20, 2011

Orange flags mark communications lines, which can be phone or
cable. In the above photo, orange flags mark Cable TV lines which
are in the process of being repaired. This past winter was tough on
a many things, including the gas lines. The Gas Company has
been making needed repairs to sections of natural gas lines.
There was a small leak on Salem Walk repaired, one can see the
sidewalk repairs made with cold patch where sections where dug up to
fix the gas line below.

Inspections of Unit Crawl Spaces and Storm Drains to continue in
2011

Starting in the fall of 2010, given the age of the complex and prior
water issues, the Board decided to be proactive and began a program
of crawl space and storm drain (catch basin) inspections on Jackson
Drive, Greenwich Way, and areas of Penn Common. These inspections
will be continuing this spring and summer. Bob Austin or one
of his workers will be doing inspections and may contact you to gain
access to your crawl space at some point during this spring or
summer.

Longmeadow's Become a Winter Wonderland

We have had cumulatively over three feet of snow this year,
or least it seems so.

Our snow contractor has been giving us white glow treatment
(pardon the pun). They have been shoveling in between the
cars and do not always require residents to move their cars.
With all the snow this January we have lost a few spots.
Always use extreme caution when venturing out in the snow and ice.
Avoid any unsafe conditions. This has been a tough winter!

Happy New Year - 2011... and a Longmeadow06460.com
"Thank You" to REALTOR®
Andrea Bower for her support.

Longmeadow thanks Andrea Brower for continuing on as a
Longmeadow06460.com sponsor! Now more than ever it is
important for everyone buying or selling a home to have a real
estate agent you can trust to know the community, know the market,
to get to know you, and serve your real estate needs with competence
and passion.

Boxing Day Blizzard Blankets Longmeadow

While Longmeadow did not get a "White Christmas"; Sunday December
26th brought us our first snowstorm. Plenty of snow and wind
made this a "Boxing Day Blizzard".

In the photo below, our snow removal contractor, D & D Services,
working during the blizzard. This plow was actually making
its second pass of Penn Common, not letting the blizzard get too
much ahead of him.

By 9:00 pm Sunday the Boxing Day Blizzard dropped six inches of
snow, which the high winds kept moving around. Photo below taken at
Jackson Drive.

Special Meeting Outcome... 2011 Fees Announced

Sunday December 12, 2010,at the Clubhouse, the Board of Directors will held a special
meeting of the Longmeadow Condominium Association to vote on
refinancing our existing four roofing loans and combining them into
one loan at a significantly lower interest rate. The meeting
was well attended by interested owners.

There was a vote and unanimous approval of the consolidation
loan. The outstanding roofing loans were consolidated / refinanced
into a 7-year loan at a lower 4.89% rate. There was a question &
answer period regarding the 2011 budget and the building issues on
GW.

The 2011 common fees were announced. There will be a 6%
increase in common charges and there will be special assessments
equal to two months common charges and these will be payable in 4
monthly installments on March 1, June 1, Sept. 1 and Dec. 1, 2011.

In addition to the vote on refinancing the loans, the Board will
give a brief rundown of the 2011 budget, common fees and
assessments.

Winter Newsletter Online

Visit the
Documents and Forms area of Longmeadow06460.com to see the Fall
2010 / Winter 2011 Newsletter, the printed copy of which is
distributed to unit mailboxes. All printed matter is also online,
often a little earlier, in the Documents and Forms section.

News Archive - 2010

Fun and Sun at the Longmeadow Pool

Fun and sun is had by all at the Longmeadow pool. This 2010
summer season has been quite a bit hotter than normal and the pool
is a great place to cool off, socialize, exercise and get a little
tan too. Click on the photo to load a full-size
higher-resolution version of the photo that you can download and
save. Zoom in and see whom you recognize! Aerial
photo courtesy of Morgan Kaolian AEROpix of Stratford, CT.

This and That - August 1

A big thanks to Salem Walk's Bob Wilson. Bob volunteered to
power wash the clubhouse's vinyl siding. He did a great job
--- it's clean as a whistle! If you see Bob Wilson walking
around with his new toy -- stand back: when one has a new
hammer, everything looks like a nail.

Building A-12 Remediation Progress Update - as of the last week
in July: The attics have all been cleaned. This involves
removing any contents and the old existing insulation which
can contain contaminates from the moisture damage. The attics
were professionally cleaned and sanitized by Steamatic, the surfaces
are all treated, and new insulation was installed.

Owner Survey Results

The Excel spreadsheet of the 2009 Owner Survey results tabulation
(with unit numbers removed for privacy), along with the survey
questions with an interpretation of the responses, is published in
the Documents
and Forms section of this web site.

Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate

Salem
Walk's Robert Fiore appeared July 7th in a color-print feature page
story about epilepsy in the Connecticut Post. The
Connected Post article by Christina Henessey focused on how
epilepsy is often misunderstood and shed much light on the
condition. (Photo by CT Post's Christian Abraham .)

Bob Fiore is active as an advocate for those with
Epilepsy. Fiore has an organization “Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate”
and the website is www.ct-ea.org. Bob has also been interviewed by
Lifetime’s Joan Lunden hosting the show Health Corner. The
interview was on the Lifetime cable channel Sunday June 20 at
9:30 a.m. and scheduled to replay Sunday August 20. The interviews are
informative and compelling. Epilepsy is often misunderstood; the
organization’s slogan is “Progress through Awareness.” Visit the
organization website: www.ct-ea.org.

2010
Annual Association Meeting Held Sunday June 27

The Association’s annual meeting , held Sunday June 27th, covered
the ups and downs of the 2009 / 2010 fiscal year (Most of which has
been reported in detail here at Longemadow06460.com. The
remediation work to Bld A-12 1 – 9 GW was discussed. The pool has a
new chlorination system. The “adult swim” has only one volunteer so
far, others are needed to extend the pool hours, adults only, from 7
to 9 pm. The Association has instituted an annual inspection of the
storm drains and repairs will be made proactively. The litigation
with our previous Landscaper was discussed, the Association won the
case the and not have to pay legal fees.

The Annual meeting includes elections of officers. This year three
positions were up for election, those currently held by Bette
Carlson, Jackie Steiner and Kit Kaolian. There were no additional
nominees for the three positions, other than the incumbents. A
motion was made and passed to waive voting. The Board member
positions remain unchanged: President: Ruth Nappe; Vice President:
Bette Carlson; Secretary: Kit Kaolian; Treasurer: Jackie Steiner;
Member At Large: Elizabeth Sivek.

Some of items brought up or suggested under Old / New Business by
unit owners included:

Publishing the survey - long overdue

One resident thought that the property management company
should have email and internet access and should have something
better than a paper system (i.e. a database) to store and
maintain work orders.

Another suggestion: some or all of the loans (taken out for
roofing reconstruction) should be reviewed and refinanced at a
lower rate.

The meeting started shortly after 7:00 pm and adjourned at
approximately 9:00 pm. The quorum was met with 37% attendance
(in person or by proxy).

Pool Opening Saturday June 12!

The pool attendants for the 2010 season are again Brian Piendl and Michael
Roche. We welcome Brian and Michael back and look
forward to a fun and safe pool season.

Building A-12 Remediation Progress Update - June 10

As previously reported (see earlier article below), Building
A-12, which comprises 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Greenwich Way, has
experienced water and moisture-related damage and problems and
requires significant repair, remediation and prevention efforts. At
the time of this writing, Longmeadow’s insurance company has denied
any of the Association's claims for coverage. The
Board is reviewing options.

The first phase of the work effort started in April and has
completed last week of May. The tasks, on a high-level,
comprising the first phase of the remediation include:

The mildew and other untoward fungus growth in all of
the building’s crawl-space basements has been cleaned and the
surfaces treated by Steamatic.

Basement Systems has completed its work
started May 3rd. Basement Systems puts a liner in the basement, making it
fully moisture-proof. This also entails putting a pump in each
basement. The drainage pipes from the pumps exit the basement and
will go directly into a larger new drainpipe running along the
back of the building. The pump will remove any water seeping in
behind (below) the liner. Each basement will also be quipped
with a special dehumidifier. The electrical work for the
dehumidifiers has been completed.

Bob Austin's team replaced four of the units’ concrete
patios along with the corresponding rotted sill plates.

The foundation along the two ends of the building have
been dug up and waterproofed.

The installation of the new main storm drain line has
largely been completed. Recall as was earlier reported that the
existing main storm drain line, which leads away from A-12,
under the parking lot, and out to the marsh, was irreparably
clogged and damaged. The existing catch basin (storm
drain), in the grassy area adjacent to bulldog A-12 will also
now drain into the new storm line being installed.

The installation of the new 8" underground pipe running long
the length of the building to connect with the drains from each
of A-12's unit has been completed.

The second phase of repairs and remediation to building A-12
involves remediating the attics and roof. This phase started June
1st and is past the half-way mark.

The front and back roofing, including the damaged plywood
decking have been replaced.

The old fouled insulation is being removed and new
insulation is being installed after the area is cleaned and
sanitized.

New venting is also being installed in the attics to prevent
future occurrence of problems.

The third phase of repair and remediation to building A-12
involves work to the walls and the first and second floors.
Keep checking this web site for updates or contact a board member if
you have any questions or concerns.

Roofing Project Update 2010

The next building to undergo roofing reconstruction will be Building
A-5 comprising 60 - 70 Greenwich Way. Note:
Roofing work is being done on building A-12 as part of remediating
water and moisture damage and is not part of the larger roofing
reconstructing project. Repair work on Building A-12 will commence
June 1st and will be finished before Building A-5 is started.

Clubhouse Hardwood Flooring Refinished - The Clubhouse is an
Even Better Venue to Host Your Events

Roberto Santos and the folks at B & B hardwood floors have
completed refinishing the hardwood floor in our clubhouse.
Roberto has been working with Bette Carlson and they picked a light
stain to bring out the natural grain in the wood, yet keep the floor
light. The floor also has a glossy "gymnasium grade"
polyurethane that is much more durable and scratch resistant. If you'd
like to see the floor, ask a board member show you.

We have gotten many compliments on the newly-refinished hardwood
floor. Our clubhouse was actually the third job they
have done here at Longmeadow. If you are interested in
installing or refinishing a hardwood floor and wish to get an
estimate from B & B Hardwood Floor Design, you can contact Roberto
Santos at (203) 305-2104 or
betorjs@yahoo.com The contractor, B & B Hardwood Floor Design
LLC.

Remember, the clubhouse is available for rent to owners at
Longmeadow. With the fresh new look, the meeting room is
a great choice now more than ever for you special events.
Coupled with the kitchen facilities and rest rooms downstairs, the
clubhouse is ideal for residents who wish to hold large parties,
wedding or baby showers, meetings and more. Contact Rolar Management
to reserve the clubhouse for your function.

You may be able to rent the clubhouse on a recurring basis for
meetings, classes, instruction , etc. you wish to hold. For
information about renting the clubhouse on a recurring basis, such
as "the third Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 pm", or every
Saturday morning for 12 weeks, contact Bob Shelnitz (Rolar
Management) for special terms.
The clubhouse can afford you, as Longmeadow unit owner,
the opportunity to do things very close to home that you could not
easily do in your home.

Repairs to Building A-12

Longmeadow Board of Directors had a meeting Sunday March 28th
with the residents of Building A-12 (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Greenwich Way
) to discuss water damage
remediation and prevention steps that will be undertaken. This
building is close to the marsh, has had water-related problems
exacerbated by a variety of factors including clogged storm drains,
etc. This building crawl-space type basement, there is a continual
problem with water in many of the crawlspaces in this
building.

The first phase of the efforts will be undertaken primarily
by Bob Austin and Basement Systems. Each of them
will be undertaking repairs, remediation and preventative
efforts. Some of the work that will be done in and around this
building include:

Exterior of building A-12 work:

Extend all downspouts away from the building.

Excavate and seal the concrete block foundation at the ends
of the building

Remove and replace the three patios slabs that are
pitched towards the building Repair and replace any rotted
framing, sill plates, etc., as needed.

Re-grade the ground area around the building to pitch away
from the building and help water flow away from the building.

Clean out existing ground drain (catch basin) from the
rear area of the building through to the parking lot drain.
The parking lot catch basin (drain) will also be
cleared out so rainwater can once again drain out to the marsh.
Likely a plumbing servicer with a water-jet snake will be
engaged to clear out these pipes.

Crawlspaces in Building A-12:

Basement Systems Inc..will be engaged to solve and mage the
water problems in the crawlspaces. The crawlspaces
will be first cleaned of dirt, mildew and such and then sealed
with their proprietary system which can be likened to a pool
liner. The crawl spaces each will be equipped with a
sump pump The sump pumps will drain outside to a new
channel of pipes that will lead to the 8" underground pipe that
leads to the marsh.

Any dryer vents that are directed into the basement will be
directed to the outside of the building. (Note, no unit
should direct a dryer vent into the basement.) Any leaking
plumbing will be fixed.

Newsletter - Meeting Minutes Online

A Winter newsletter has been distributed to each unit's mailbox.
We have this and previous newsletters online in our
Documents and Forms area. We also have meeting minutes
posted online .

The board listens and knows that there has been room for
improvement in the previous snow removal operations. The board and
property management has discussed this with the snow removal
contractor. His team has come back to clean up areas missed.
We look for a better outcome for the next storm; as always residents
cooperation is important to the success of any snow removal
operation.

Early October Update (2010)

The pool is closed for the season. LGB will be
winterizing the pool on or about September 23rd.
Longmeadow thanks pool attendants Brian Piendl and Michael Roche
for another summer of great service.

Building A-12 Remediation Progress Update - the remediation
efforts were completed in August.

The dumpster on Penn Common, as well as others from time to
time, can fill up before pickup. Residents are reminded
that cardboard boxes should be flattened before being placed in
a dumpster; really clean cardboard is supposed to be recycled!
Bulk items should not be placed in the dumpsters. If
everyone obeys the rules and is courteous, there is enough
room in the dumpsters for everyone's trash. If you encounter a
dumpster that is full, please take the garbage to another unit.
Do not leave garbage outside of any dumpster...

The Longmeadow clubhouse is sporting a brand new
refrigerator. Bette and Kit got this at the grand opening
of the Milford P.C. Richards. The two older refrigerators
have been carted away and the kitchen area looks much more tidy.
The clubhouse also has a new vacuum cleaner which will remain at
the clubhouse to facilitate cleanup. The Association has
been saving money by cancelling the monthly cleaning service
contract last year.

The clubhouse is a great venue and a great value for
you to hold your parties, dinners, events or meetings.
Keep the clubhouse in mind too as the Holiday season approaches.
You can book your date now through our property manager Rolar.
The clubhouse looks a lot spiffier this part two years:
Last year the hardwood floors were refinished. The year
before the main level was repainted and redecorated.

Have you visited the nearby Woodmont Library? It's
within walking distance for most: It's great for kids! 16 Dixon
Street (near the firehouse on Kings Hwy) The library is open
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, and 3 p.m. to 5 pm.

Mid-November Update

The Board has been working with Milford Bank to refinance our four
separate roofing reconstruction loans into one lower-interest
loan. It has been decided to finance into a 7-year
loan. The new interest rate is expected to be in the high
4s, it will be December before this gets finalized. See
item regarding the special meeting Sunday December 12th, 2010,
at 7:00 pm in the clubhouse.

The Board has finalized the 2011 budget.
Again, there will not be another loan taken out for the project in
2011. Three buildings, plus the clubhouse, remain. Building 14,
150 - 168 Penn Common, will be the first to be done in Spring
2011. One or both of the remaining building may be
scheduled for Spring of 2012.

Sales: 8 Salem Walk has closed, and the
published sale prices was $195K. Welcome to the new owner who
has moved in.

Common Fees and Special Assessments. A letter
will go out to unit owners notifying of the 2011 common charge
payments. There will be an increase from 2010. The
letter will also detail the 2011 special assessment payment
schedule.

You may have noticed that reflectors have been staked in
various spots along intersecting sidewalks. These have
been placed by the new snow removal contractor, D&D Services, of
Milford. Longmeadow welcomes Brett and Tom and crew of D &
D Services

Late-October Update

The Board is working with Milford Bank to refinance our four
separate roofing reconstruction loans into one lower-interest
loan. The rates we have gotten from the Bank look good.
The Board needs to decide whether to choose a 5,7, or 10-year
loan. The Board is also working on the 2011 budget.
There will not be another loan taken out for the project in
2011. Three buildings, plus the clubhouse, remain.

Bob Austin and his team are repairing the sidewalk the
lead from the end of Salem Walk's building 6 to Dunbar Street.
They have also been doing work on Building 3, 1 - 15 Salem Walk.

You likely have seen the notices posted on the dumpsters:
Please remember to follow the dumpster rules and regulations.

We see more residents are recycling cardboard. This is
great, cardboard is supposed to be recycled. Please try to
flatten boxes so they take up less space. Tip: small
cardboard boxes, such as those cereal, aspirin, waffles, etc.
come in, should be recycled too. You can flatten them and stack
them tightly in a paper bag for recycling. Alternatively
you can flatten these thinner cardboard boxes and mix them with
newspaper.

The barrel-style planters have been removed for the season,
including the few that still had flowers and such. They
are now located outside the pool area by the shed.

Mid-October update

Our landscaper is in the process of planting grass
seed in the lawn areas most in need. While we hope for
plenty of rain, it would be great if residents who have grass
seed planted on or near their commons area help out mother
nature by watering. It is an understatement to say that
this summer has been very harsh on lawns this past summer.

The parking space numbers have all been repainted, thanks
again to Gary Houston who continually
volunteers his time to fix things and help our community, The
numbers had been quite faded in some cases. Having bright,
freshly-painted numbers will help ensure proper use and
identification of parking spots -- especially in winter.

The tree stumps at the end of Salem Walk's Building 17 will
be removed.

Evergreen Trees in Back of Building 14 Get a Good
Pruning

Our Arborist, Amity Tree Service, is seen pruning the evergreen
trees in back of Penn Common Building #14. which have become quite
overgrown and dense. The arborist is pruning the
lower branches to about 1/3 of the height of the tree. This
pruning process is called "crown raising". For some evergreens it
can help reduce disease, typically it is done for clearance.
The smaller, thinner trees, still visible in the photo, have been
subsequently removed to reduce the density. Almost every other
tree was removed to thin out the trees.

Dunbar Street Entrance Cleared

If you have ever walked out of Longmeadow through the sidewalk to
Dunbar Street, you know that the trees and brush have been a bit
overgrown and not much light comes through. Furthermore,
some children have taken to playing in the brush. The trees
and brush, especially along our side of the fence have been cleared.
This will let in more sunlight during the day and let and at night
let light from the lamppost illuminate the sidewalk area better.
This work was done on or about Sept 1st. The land on the other
side of the fence, up to Dunbar Street and New Haven Avenue is
believed to be owned by the state. There is still a little
more work to be done, for example, we are seeing if we can get UI to
trim the tree next to the street lamp. Check out the area.
It's at the end of Building #6 on Salem Walk, closest to #47.
It's near where you see "#6" on the
Longmeadow Map.

March News Highlights

Based on the requests for resale packets late February through
mid-March, there are three units which have pending sales: 21 Salem
Walk at 230K; 67 Jackson Drive (ranch unit) $155K;

Longmeadow Wins Litigation!

The judge sided with Longmeadow Association, the defendant in a
legal case brought against us by Advantage Lawn Care.
Advantage had sued Longmeadow Association for breach of
contract. (Recall we halted services provided by Advantage
last year part way through the lawn care season.) There was a
trial by judge January 28th. Advantage, the plaintiff, filed a trial
brief February 12th. Longmeadow filed a trial brief February 19th.
The resolution came late February in favor of Longmeadow.
Among those testifying at the January 28th trial were former board
member Monica Foran, current board president Ruth Nappe, contractor
Bob Austin, our property manager Bob Shelnitz and Salem Walk
resident Lance Lewis.

Ross David Sanders - Co-developer of Longmeadow

Longmeadow developer Ross David Sanders, age 90, passed away on
March 18, 2010. Dave Sanders was a resident of Westport, prior
to moving to Oronoque in Stratford, and Pelican Cove in Sarasota,
FL. He was a self-made business man and entrepreneur in the real
estate industry. He is remembered as a very likable,
ethical and moral man who believed a deal was not a deal unless it
was fair to all parties. He began his career as a professor of
economics at the University of Bridgeport. Sanders graduated
from NYU and CCNY. It was at UB that David met Ted Ruderman who
would become his partner in the real estate business and together
they formed Major Building Corporation.

Dave Sanders and Ted Rudderman developed our Longmeadow
Condominiums, Milford's first and foremost condominium, in 1968.
Other accomplishments included Commerce Park in Bridgeport and
Sargent's Drive in New Haven. David was a pioneer in the green
development and was very conscious of the environment when he was
developing his real estate projects.

Sanders was a World War II veteran in the army and served as a
meteorologist to the allied bomber group in Europe. He was
predeceased by his wife of 56 years Jeanette. Sanders had three
children, Kate, Harris and Marti.

Longemeadow06460.com Wishes Everyone Happy Holidays and
Best Wishes for a Healthy and Fulfilling New Year - 2010!

Holiday Greetings to Longmeadow from Old Friends

2010 Common Charges, Special Assessment

Monthly common charges for 2010 will remain the same as for 2009.
There will be a special assessment, as planned, of two month's
common charge. The 2010 special assessment must be made
in two payments. The first payment, equal to one month's
common charge, will be due May 1, 2010. The second payment,
also equal to one month's common charge, will be due October 1,
2010. An official notice, a letter from Rolar, along with the
payment coupon books, will be mailed to each unit owner.

November 2009 News Update

Two sidewalk repairs have been done.

Roofing reconstruction work is almost complete on Building 1:
151 - 169 Penn Common. This will be last building for the 2009
year. (At an earlier point there was a possibility of #A-5
also being done this year.) Next year we will complete the
last four buildings and clubhouse.

The annual Victorinox / Swiss Army Sale is November 20 - 22.
This year it is at their Monroe headquarters. Get great
deals on watches, cutlery, clothing...
Click for details.

The Board is tabulating the survey of units owners....
47%, which is close enough to half, of the unit owners
responded. Keep an
eye here at the web site for the latest results.

Bob Austin' s team has resumed the process of replacing
selected privacy fences. Some ones have been done on
building 1, additional fences will be replaced throughout
the Fall. A total of approximately 35 will have been
replaced by year end. Those fences that just need painting
are being repainted.

Our snow removal contractor for the 2009 / 2010 winter
season will again be Eric Comstock.

Next year's common charges will remain the same as this
year. An official notice will be sent to unit owners:
There will be a special assessment for the 2010 year.

You might have noticed that the Dunbar street entrance has
been cleaned up quite a bit with the major trimming of trees and
shrubs. It is much more open and lighter there.
Three is still one facet that needs to be done: the branches
blocking the street light. Right now, neither the City nor
UI is claiming responsibility, we are still working on
addressing that.

Longmeadow residents get an exclusive 15% discount on
high-quality yet economical water filtrations systems for your
homes. Systems start at under $150 with the "Water Boy",
the easy-to-install-yourself counter-top unit. See the
story below.

News Update for End of August [2009]

Work on Building 16, 26 - 46 Salem Walk has been completed.

Longmeadow again will renew membership in the Milford Condominium
Association.

Cablevision has come back to re-route cable wiring around building
#3. Cablevision had strung their cable wire along the side of
the building to get to the upper floors. They were asked to
run the cable along the ground from unit to unit. Coax
going to the second floor will run up inside the unit, not along the
side of the building.

The print edition of the Fall Longmeadow Newsletter is being
compiled and we would like your input and contributions to the
content of the newsletter. If you are interested, please contact Bette Carlson
yukicar@aol.com .

Some trees and brush will be removed from around the Dunbar Street
(walkway) entrance to Longmeadow. This one of the steps to
improve security and safely in that area.

Please Turn in Your Survey If You Have not Done So Already

As of October 9, at about 36%, about 76 surveys have been
submitted. If you you have not
turned in your survey, please do. If you have turned it in,
great - and remind your neighbors. If you have lost or misplaced
your copy, Bette or Kit can run you over another copy.
Emailing your request for another copy of the survey is fine. The deadline is
approaching!

End of Summer Party!

Let's all get together and bid farewell to Summer.
It's a "Pizza and.." party, at the Clubhouse and picnic area outside
the clubhouse.
When: Sunday September 6, 2009. The time is 4 p.m.
to 7 p.m.

The cost is $4 per resident and $5 per guest of residents.

The Longmeadow social committee will purchase pizza and focachia
sandwiches, soda, ice, salad and paper goods. They would le
you to bring a dessert or appetizer.
Each unit should have received a blue flyer in its mailbox.
There is a form that needs to be filled out , with payment, and
dropped of at the mailbox of one of the following social committee
members. If you have any question, please contact one of them.
Please let someone on the committee know that you will attend
and drop off the form any payment by September 2nd.

Margie Allen 58 Greenwich Way

Monica Foran, 57 Greenwich Way

Liza Sivek, 63 Salem Walk]

Paula Foran, 5 Jackson Drive

Ruth Nappe, 38 Jackson Drive

Parking Lot Update

Empire Paving has completed parking lot repairs. The repaired sections
can be seen in the Salem Walk parking lot.
Empire has also done some curb cuts to facilitate wheelchair access
on Salem Walk. You can see one by the clubhouse / pool area on
the Salem Walk visitors' parking lot side. Empire has also
repaired two speed bumps on Jackson Drive.

High Turnout for 2009 Annual Meeting

Longmeadow Association's annual meeting, held Sunday June 28th
had an excellent turnout with a large number of owners present and a
large number of proxies for those who could not attend.

The high point of the meeting was likely the election. Two of the
five positions were up for election, those currently held by Ruth
Nappe and Monica Foran. Foran had announced in May that she
would not seek reelection to the board. Interest in this
election was the possibly the highest seen in many years, complete
with campaigning.

When the votes were tallied, Ruth Nappe and newcomer Elizabeth
"Liza" Sivek won the two board positions. The current
Longmeadow Board of Directors and their respective positions are as
follows :

Ruth Nappe, President

Bette Carlson, Vice President

Jackie Steiner, Treasurer

Kit Kaolian, Secretary

Elizabeth Sivek, Member-At-Large

Congratulations to Liza Sivek and welcome to the Board, and
thanks to Monica Foran for many years of service.

In other meeting highlights, the engagement of building monitors
/ contact people was presented. The details need to be worked
out, but a building contact person would likely address
concerns and questions of residents in their respective buildings,
plus keep and eye on their building. Any owner / resident
interested in becoming a building monitor / contact person should
contact a board member.

Ruth Nappe also reported on the progress of roofing construction
and the next sequence of buildings. Nappe also thanked the
residents who volunteer and help out in the (Longmeadow) community.
The board will be distributing a survey to get owner's feedback on
various issues, such as landscaping, rules and regulations, etc.
(You may contact Kit Kaolian if you have any suggestions for
input to the survey.)

Owners addressed various concerns, such as the brick
facing, which for some units has been sporadically chipping off.
Safety concerns were raised regarding the walkway to Dunbar Road.
Parking, snow removal, landscaping and general upkeep were also
discussed.

Liza Sivek Elected to Longmeadow's Board

At the 2009 Annual Board meeting Elizabeth "Liza" Sivek was
elected to the Longmeadow Association Board of Directors.
Sivek is new to the Board and will hold the position of "Member at
Large". Sivek has resided at Longmeadow since 1999, is married
and has two daughters. She has been employed for 13 years at a
national retail website in a Marketing and Sales position and has
volunteered or performed for fundraisers for Beth El Shelter, March
of Dimes, and St. Mary's School. Sivek joins Ruth Nappe, who
was re-elected, and Bette Carlson, Jackie Steiner and Kit Kaolian
who are seated on the Board.

Parking Issue Brainstorming Meeting Held April 19th

Approximately 20 residents attended the special informal Sunday
afternoon meeting geared specifically for residents of Salem Walk
and Penn Common. The meeting was held to discuss parking space
issues on Salem Walk and Penn Common, and more importantly, to
discuss ideas to resolve the parking space shortage.

Background: Salem Walk is home to 92 units; the Salem Walk
parking lot has a total of 166 spaces. Penn Common is home to
30 units and the Penn Common parking lots have a total of 55 spaces.
There are periods of time when residents are unable to find a
convenient unnumbered parking space.

It is understood that many (if not most) visitors do not
park in the visitors' parking lots, but rather park in residents'
unnumbered spaces. It is observed that many residents occupy
an unnumbered space while their numbered space is unoccupied.

Some of the several ideas mentioned by residents and board
members included:

Signage to direct visitors to the visitors' parking lots was
suggested by one SW owner.

Marking the unnumbered spots specifically for residents with
some for visitors was discussed. It is understood that
many visitors do not park in the visitors' parking.

Marking tires to positively identify cars (in unnumbered or
visitors' spots) that are "dead storage", in violation of
Association Rules and Regulations.

Ideas for creating four additional parking spaces in the
Salem Walk visitors' lot. This was simple by painting in
new spaces, some near the garage, and did not involve expansion
of the paved lot.

Locations where parking lots could be extended a little, to
pick up one or two extra spaces, were mapped out and noted. The
idea of adding a new parking lot was ruled out.

Contacting households with four or five cars, especially
those with fewer drivers than cars, and requesting that one or
more vehicles be parked in the visitors' lot.

Reminding / educating residents of the existing Association
rules and regulations as they pertain to parking. Note
that significant fines have been levied against, and paid by,
owners who are responsible for serious or repeated parking
violations. The point was brought up that owners are
responsible for their guests and tenants.

Contacting residents who leave cars stationary for the
winter.

Many good ideas were presented, and published the issues and
ideas does not constitute approval or pending implementation of any
idea. However there were ideas presented and approved by the
board for implementation: Striping in three or four new spots
in the Salem Walk visitors'' lot. Some owners with several
vehicles will be asked to help by parking some vehicles in the
visitors' lot.

It is likely that a distribution of rules and regulation will be
done with an emphasis on consideration and cooperation among
residents. Additional items may be implemented after an
initial period of assessment.. The attendees of the meeting
could all agree that much this boils down to
consideration and cooperation.

Jim D'Alessio Saluted at Send-Off Party

Longmeadow native and serviceman Jim D'Alessio is leaving for
Iraq later this Spring to serve our country in the US Army.
Jim's Mom, Greenwich Way resident and Longmeadow Board member Monica Foran, hosted a party
recently so friends and family could wish her son Jim well.

D'Alessio joined the Army Reserves in the spring of 2002. He
will be located in Northern Iraq , fairly close to the Iranian
border but far from the streets of Baghdad. D'Alessio is on Facebook
and will be updating his Facebook page. D'Alessio and his wife
Jennifer live with their two cats in Branford.

Overgrown Shrubs Removed or Pruned Back

During the middle weeks of April the landscaper was busy
pruning and significantly cutting back overgrown shrubs. The
scrubs or trees totally removed were those that were
identified by the professionals as being too sickly, too overgrown,
or otherwise not in the right position to grow back.
Most shrubs and trees that were overgrown were just significantly
cut back and are expected to fill in nicely over time. Recall only
Rhododendrons were pruned back last fall, undergoing what is termed
"rejuvenating pruning".

Many end units which had to have shrubs removed along the side
patio did not have the red-stained privacy fences on the end side.
Those units have been identified and Bob Austin will be installing
and painting the new fences after they come in. These fences
have to be custom made to match the original wood construction of
the earlier privacy fences.

Visiting Turkey

Perhaps to set a good example, this visiting turkey has been
parking in the visitors' parking lot. Photo contributed
by Christine Stanton of Jackson Drive.

2009 Annual Meeting June 28 7:00 PM

The 2009 annual meeting of Longmeadow Association will be held on
Sunday June 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. (The
annual meeting is always held on the last Sunday in June.)Please mark your
calendars and plan to attend. Before the meeting owners will
receive a proxy and meeting agenda in the mail from Rolar
Management. If you can not attend the meeting, or are not
positive you will attend, please be sure to sign the proxy and drop
it in the mail slot at the clubhouse or give it to a board member.
Due to the bylaws adopted in 2006 we need a higher percentage of
unit ownership, in attendance or by proxy, to make quorum.

This year two of the five board positions are up for election.
These positions are currently held by Ruth Nappe and Monica Foran.
Monica Foran has officially announced that she will not be seek
re-election.

See the 2009 Bulk Pickup memo distributed to mailboxes on or about
June 1.

Owners' Meeting Sunday April 19, 2009

Geared specifically for owners on Salem Walk and Penn Common, the
Board of Directors will be holding an informal meeting Sunday April
19th at noon. This meeting is to address the parking issues on
Salem Walk and Penn Common.

This scope of this meeting is only to collect ideas for
alleviating the parking spot shortage issues on Salem Walk and Penn
Common. This meeting is not to air out complaints of any sort
The focus is to review ideas, plans and suggestions, specifically
addressing the tight parking issues. You are invited to bring any
well-thought-out ideas or plans that you think are viable.

You way wish to review the map of
Longmeadow here or click on the Documents and Forms tab.

If you cannot attend, you may email your plan to any board
member. This meeting is at noon, Sunday April 19th.

This and That (published March 3, 2009)

Winter has not cried 'Uncle' yet.... We ask that everyone be
cooperative and help the snow removal operations by moving their
cars, as we have mentioned before, when the plows clean up the
parking lots. (See article below).

Parking spaces are in short supply in certain areas of
Longmeadow. We ask that those of us who have 'extra' cars, and
those who have visitors who park in the areas which run out of
spots, park in the visitors' parking area. Certain areas of
Penn Common and Salem Walk experience a shortage of spots and we ask
that everyone help out. If you have ideas to help alleviate
the parking crunch in these areas, hold on to them: "The Board will
be seeking suggestions concerning parking in the near future."

By the way, the switch to Daylight savings in March 8th...
and Spring is just around the corner!

Coupon books for the 2009 Special Assessment have been delivered
to unit owners. Christmas trees finally have been
picked up. Please remember, recycling is mandatory, if
you have question about what materials should be recycled, visit the
FAQ section of the web site. At the February board
meeting, emailing newsletters and notices was discussed.
Emailing would be an efficient, timely and cost-effective way to
deliver newsletters and notices. You can email your thoughts
on this matter to any board member. Final Roofing Status Update for 2008 Roofing Season

Buildings A-7 and A-15, the final two buildings of the 2008
roofing season were completed in that latter part of January.
Early January's ice and snow had temporarily held up the
completion Building A-15 and Building A7's roofing reconstruction.
Both buildings had the roofing completed and were in the middle of
the third and final phase, the installation of gutters and
drainpipes.

All of the buildings which had roofs in noticeably poor shape
have been completed. Seven buildings will have been completed
this 2008 roofing reconstruction year. The next buildings will
be part of the 2009 roofing reconstruction year and will start near
the beginning of Spring. The sequence of buildings is to be determined when the
Seal-Tite lead does a new walk-around and re-inspects the remaining
buildings.

Longmeadow06460.com Welcomes Andrea Brower, REALTOR®

Longmeadow welcomes Real estate agent Andrea Brower, a REALTOR®,
as a new platinum sponsor on Longemdow06460.com. Andrea Brower
is a colleague of our first sponsor, Janet Dyer. Janet Dyer
has retired with her husband and has reallocated to really sunny
location. We wish Janet well and know that Janet would only
refer her customers to the best!

Andrea is part of Coldwell Banker and has an office conveniently
located on the green, 171 Broad Street, downtown Milford.
Find out more about
Andrea, and link to her website, anytime by clinking on the a
REALTOR® tab on every Longmeadow web page, or from our
Sponsor Directory.

Roofing Reconstruction - 2008 Buildings

The seven buildings scheduled and completed for roofing reconstruction during
2008, are:

Latest Board Meeting Minutes

Special Assessments

Special Assessment books were mailed out on or about February
12th. For 2009 there is special assessment in the amount of one
month's common charge levied to each unit owner. You can pay
that amount in one lump sum or divide it into smaller payments.
The requirement is that the full amount be paid by the end of 2009.
Whether you pay common changes by check or electronically (such as
through People's Online Banking), remember the special assessment
needs to be a separate payment from the common change and identified
as such. If you use the ease and convenience of online banking, you
can have the common charge and special assessment set up as separate
merchants. You can have your monthly common charge
automatically sent out each at the beginning of each month
too. See more details in the
Information
and FAQ section of the this website.

Snow Removal Team Makes a Clean Sweep....

Above, Erik's Comstock's team tend to January 9th snowfall, on
the heels of the storm New Year's Eve. Erik Comstock's team is Longmeadow's
snow removal contractor again this year. Comstock has placed
sand barrels in various locations throughout our complex. You
can put some sand in a pail or coffee can to have handy as needed.

When the Snow Removal Teams Arrives, All Residents Need To
Temporarily Move Their Cars....

published January 10, 2008

When we have snow, everyone with a car in a Longmeadow parking
lot, does need to move their car(s), or make provisions to have
their car(s) moved when the snow plows start plowing your parking
area. Each parking lot needs to be empty for the plow(s)
to make a clean sweep and ensure that all our parking lots and
streets are safe as well as nicely cleared.

Leaving your car in a spot is more than an inconvenience to the
plow driver, it prevents the adjacent spots from being fully cleared
and affects your neighbors. Even if you do not mind
having your car snowed in, it still needs to be moved so the
adjacent spots can be fully cleared. You may wish to make
provisions for someone else to move your car if you are unable
to, or do not wish to, move it yourself. The parking lots are
"common areas", unit owners to not specifically own any particular
spot. The rules apply also to visitors and cars in the
Visitors' lots.

There will be further discussion this Spring regarding this and
parking issues in general. If you have any ideas or thoughts
on how to address the issue of getting everyone to move cars during
snow removal or the continual parking spot shortage issues we face
in certain sections, you are welcome to email a board member who
will present your ideas to the Board at a board meeting.
Again, later this Spring these issues will be addresses.

Special Assessments

published December 15, 2008

As a reminder to the official communication mailed to each unit
owner in December, there is special assessment in the amount of one
month's common charge levied to each unit owner. You can pay
that amount in one lump sum or divide it into smaller payments.
The requirement is that the full amount be paid by the end of 2009.
Whether you pay common changes by check or electronically (such as
through People's Online Banking), remember the special assessment
needs to be a separate payment from the common change and identified
as such. If you use the ease and convenience of online banking, you
can have the common charge and special assessment set up as separate
merchants. You can have your monthly common charge
automatically sent out each at the beginning of each month
too. See more details in the
Information
and FAQ section of the this website.

Congratulations to Bob and Joyce Austin

Congratulations to Bob Austin and his wife Joyce on the birth of
their baby daughter Danielle. Danielle was born Friday
November 21st. Longmeadow wishes the Austin family heath and
happiness.

Time is Running Out...

This is the last week to register for Milford's Spring 2009 Adult
Education classes. Among the new classes is "Stress Syndrome -
Break It". This class is presented by our own Monica Foran
(GW). In this two-night course, attendees learn new ways to
reduce, and even eliminate stress. Milford's Adult Education
class include a wide variety of topics, with a variety of Cooking,
Arts, Foreign Languages, and Computer course... and more.
Registrations have to be in by Friday January 23rd.
www.milforded.org/adult_education. 783-3461.

Christmas Trees

We hope everyone had enjoyable Holidays. There will be a
pickup of the live cut Christmas Trees in early January. If
you had a live cut tree for the holidays you should leave it out on
your back patio for pickup. This is the same arrangement
as we have done in the past; the trees will be picked by the
landscaping company and properly disposed. Please
do not put the trees inside or next to a dumpster! (As a
reminder, no bulk items should be placed next to a dumpster.
We have to pay extra to dispose of bulk items left next to a
dumpster.)

Roofing Reconstruction - 2008 Buildings

The seven buildings scheduled and completed for roofing reconstruction during
2008, are:

Residents in the above buildings should have received a letter from Bob
Austin in their mailboxes concerning when work on their building
will start and, if necessary, to make an appointment for attic
access. The letter also requests that personal items be
removed from porches and outlines the safety hazards during the
roofing project. If you receive a letter and have any questions,
you may contact Rolar Management.

Daylight Savings Time Ended Sunday November 2

As we have set back our clocks Saturday night, let's
not forget to check the batteries and operability of our smoke, fire
and CO2 detectors.

Holiday Craft Fair - Across the Street, at St. Agnes, Nov. 15th

St Agnes Holiday Craft Fair is Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 to 3:00
pm at the Parish Hall, 400 Merwin Avenue. Anyone interested in
renting a table to sell crafts should contact Eda Moroney at
878-9050. Tables are $15 each. (Tables available in the
Hall, setup time is 8:00 a.m.)

"Meet and Greet" Event Prize Drawing Winner

published October 22, 2008

Salem Walk's Sheilah Slattery is all smiles as she is presented with
this very nice gift basket, by Donna Marino, Roberta Sekas and
Patricia, Sidorick, hosts of the sponsored
"Meet and Greet" event at the clubhouse October 15th.
Sheilah's entry was drawn from the entries of those who attended the
event and entered the free prize drawing.
More about the event...

Meet and Greet ....

The "Meet and Greet" held Wednesday evening (10/15/2008) at the
Longmeadow clubhouse was an enjoyable and informative experience for
all. Attendees enjoyed good company, pizza and other
refreshments, as they had the opportunity to discuss and ask
questions they may have concerning Mortgage Financing, Financial
Planning and Insurance.

The event went so well that Donna, Roberta and Patricia were
discussing hosting another event within the next few months.
Those who were unable to attend but would like to talk to an
independent insurance agent can contact
Roberta DeCarli-Sekas
(203) 877-1645. Donna Marino,
a Reverse Mortgage Specialist and Loan Officer can be reached at
(203) 937-3339 Business. Longemadow06460.com welcomes a new
sponsor,
Patricia Sidorick of Ameriprise Financial Services. Patricia
is a professional personal Financial Advisor. She can be
reached at (203) 387-1211 Ext. 266;
Patricia.A.Sidorick@ampf.com

This has been an event sponsored by the aforementioned who have
compensated Longmeadow Association Inc. for the use of the
clubhouse and web site sponsorships. Longmeadow
Association does not and can not endorse or recommend any business
enterprise. Disclaimer.

Longmeadow's Rhododendrons and Shrubs to Undergo Pruning

published September, 2008

The Board of Directors has engaged Advantage
Lawn Care to perform extra pruning in early fall. In late August, as part of
our standard contact, Advantage performed "maintenance pruning"
and "shaping" of Longmeadow's shrubs including Rhododendron.
As you know, many shrubs have been neglected and have been in need
of major pruning for some time.

Board president Ruth Nappe has composed a memo which is being
printed and distributed to each resident. The memo reads:

Dear Neighbors,

Part of our fall/winter clean-up this year will be major
rejuvenation pruning on some of the larger rhododendrons throughout
the complex. As the article on the back of this notice outlines,
rejuvenation pruning removes most of the branches of a plant
initiating the rise of new growth from previous leafless old stems.
The plant will look awful during the first season (2009) and may
even look dead. Please do not be alarmed – the Association is just
trying to maintain our bushes and keep the beauty going for future
years.
In addition to the rhododendron rejuvenation, we will be doing major
cut-back of many of the bushes that are well over the 6 foot maximum
height – bringing them down to 5.5 feet. Some of these large,
overgrown bushes may also have to be removed in the coming year.

Longmeadow Board of Directors

The reverse side of the memo explains "rejuvenation pruning" and is
detailed here.

Rejuvenation pruning calls for drastic cuts on old wood.
Rejuvenation pruning is best used to restore shrubs that have become
leggy, overgrown, or otherwise unattractive. Many rhododendron
species and hybrids can be severely pruned and come back as good as
new. Rejuvenation pruning removes most of the branches of the plant,
initiating the rise of vigorous flushes of new growth from
previously leafless old stems. The new growth matures into a new
framework of branches that can then be shaped over the years to
produce a stunning shrub.

Holiday Craft Fair - Across the Street, at St. Agnes, Nov. 15th

St Agnes Holiday Craft Fair is Saturday, November 15th, 9:00 to 3:00
pm at the Parish Hall, 400 Merwin Avenue. Anyone interested in
renting a table to sell crafts should contact Eda Moroney at
878-9050. Tables are $15 each. (Tables available in the
Hall, setup time is 8:00 a.m.)

Roofing Status Update (as of November 10)

Work has started on Building A-15 (Units 35 - 47 Greenwich Way),
the sixth building of the 2008 roofing reconstruction year.
Bob Austin's team begins the first phase of work on
a building with soffit reconstruction.

Wine Tasting benefit Saturday, Nov. 1

The 13th Annual Wine Tasting to benefit The Literacy Center of
Milford, Inc. takes place on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Savin Rock
Conference Center.

Featuring: An Appetizer Showdown between Local Restaurants and
Caterers, Live and Silent Auctions, Book Signing by Frank Juliano of
Woodmont, and a great selection of wines and beers from On the Rocks
Spirit Shop in Woodmont! Dr. and Mrs. John O'Neil will be
honored for their steadfast support of The Literacy Center from its
inception.

For tickets or more information please contact: Monica Foran at
878-3342 (days) or 874-8577 (evenings)

Please let's all join in for a fun evening food, wine, desserts and
celebration to support The Literacy Center of Milford! Many of our
Longmeadow friends and neighbors participate every year, so you can
count on seeing familiar faces and having a great time.

The Literacy Center services Milford, Stratford, West Haven, and
Orange area. The focus is to improve the written and oral words of
those who use their services. All of the office staff and tutors are
volunteers, including those who read to young children at various
locations throughout our city. Fostering literacy creates change
within people, and allows them to earn better incomes, exercise
their rights and fulfill their obligations as citizens, and
contribute to society in economic and cultural ways. To volunteer,
please call The Center at 878-4800.

Tid bits (September 1 - 12)

Our landscapers have been trimming and pruning the shrubs around
Longmeadow, things are looking nice and clean. If you
have not seen seen the clubhouse since the upstairs has been
redecorated, you are encouraged to stop by. There is also a
permanent photo exhibit on display: "A Meadowlark's View of
Milford". This is a display of aerial photographs of
Longmeadow and other sites in Milford including the harbor, the
Milford Green during the 2007 Oyster festival and much more.
The clubhouse is open and unlocked while the pool is open and
attended. So stop by and check things out. You'll also
see how the clubhouse is a great venue for your larger events and
meetings.

Roofing Update - As of week ending October 17

In the above photo, a member of Seal-tite is
removing old shingles from Building 17. Roofing
continues with the second phase of roofing reconstruction, on
Building 17 ( 64 - 84 Salem Walk). The second phase of roofing
reconstruction involves the removal of the old roofing, repairing
the roofing deck as needed, and installing the new shingles.

Bob Austin's team is starting work on Building A-3 Units
37 - 49 Jackson Drive. Austin's team begins the first phase of work
on a building with soffit reconstruction.

New Patios Poured as Part of Repair Work-order Projects

Bob Austin, Longmeadow’s primary contractor, oversees the pouring of
three new patios Monday September 15th as part of significant
repairs underway. Two patios were replaced on Greenwich
Way and one on Salem Walk. One of the Greenwich Way units is the
home of Eddie Piendl. When asked what he thought about the
work being done at his unit, Piendl commented: “They were very
timely and very professional and I am one hundred percent satisfied
with the work.”

In all cases, patios replaced had been damaged due to significant
settling, often with resultant water leakage into the basement.
The repairs were part of remediating water leakage as well.

Pool Remaining Open Through September 14.

Largely due to the nice weather, the decision has just been made to
postpone the pool closing by one week. Effective
immediately the pool will remain open through the weekend of
September 14. Since school has started, the pool hours Monday
through Friday are 3 - 7 pm. The pool remains open normal
hours on the weekends. Please pass the word around so everyone
knows we have one additional week to enjoy the pool.

Volunteers are Needed for Block Watch

Salem Walk resident Diane Smith is looking for volunteers for a Longmeadow neighborhood watch program.
(This is not an Longmeadow Association Inc. sponsored or sanctioned
activity.) Neighborhood watch programs can be an effective means of
deterring vandalism and similar undesirable activities. Plus, walking
is good exercise! If you are interested in participating in
the neighborhood watch, please contact Dianne Smith
(878-0716)

Longmeadow Glasnost

Longmeadow July 4th Holiday Weekend Picnic Dodges Rain

The threat of rain did not stop well over 50 residents, their
friends and family from enjoying the Longmeadow July 4th holiday
weekend picnic held Saturday afternoon July 5th from 3:00 pm to 7:00
pm. The rain held up for half of the time, and when it didn't,
the party moved indoors to the newly-decorated upstairs clubhouse.
In addition to the grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, there was a lot
of delicious appetizers and desserts brought by the guests. It
was a nice opportunity to meet new people ands 'catch up' with
neighbors and friends. Thanks to all who attended.

Feral Cats

We heard as may as thirty of the feral or otherwise homeless cats
and kittens out in back have been safely removed through the Milford
Animal Shelter in August We do not have all the details, but
it is our understanding that an effort is being made to give the
homeless cats and kittens a home. Please remain
cognizant of the updated Longmeadow regulations which prohibit
feeding animals outside.

Conserving Energy with Compact Florescent Lights

Contributed by Robert Fiore

Now more than ever we must do everything we can to conserve energy
and help the environment. The new energy bill signed in December
2007 makes it official. When 2012 hits, stores can no longer sell
the cheap but inefficient incandescent light bulbs that are a stable
in most homes. With that said, why wait? New Energy Efficient
florescent bulbs are available now.

Roofing Reconstruction Update - August 1, 2008

Bob Austin reports that work will be starting on Building 18, 94
-106 Salem Walk on Monday August 4th. Building 18 is the third
building in sequence this year; building 8, the second, was
completed in May.

The seven buildings scheduled for roofing reconstruction during
2008, not in any specific order, are as follows. Please understand
that the order and extent of this list may change. Check our website
often for updates.

Residents in the above buildings should expect a letter from Bob
Austin in their mailboxes concerning when work on their building
will start and, if necessary, to make an appointment for attic
access. The letter also requests that personal items be removed from
porches and outlines the safety hazards during the roofing project.
If you receive a letter and have any questions, you may contact
Rolar Management.

4th of July Holiday Picnic - Saturday July 5th

Given the high cost of gasoline, we figured you might like to stay
at home at Longmeadow, yet still enjoy a social time with neighbors
and friends. The pool is open, you can take a dip. Feel
free to bring a guest or two and make this event a real fun
celebration.

This is a "nothing-fancy" "hot dog-and-hamburger" picnic at
the clubhouse / pool area. The Longmeadow Social Committee
will purchase all the dogs and burgers, buns, soda, water,
condiments, paper goods, etc. We ask that you please bring
your favorite snack, salad or desert - enough for six (6).
Please send $3.00 per resident or owner, $5.00 for each outside
guest, with your signup sheet. The signup sheets have been
distributed to each mailbox. You may bring your own lawn
chairs and favorite beverages if you wish.

Contact any board member if you have any questions or to pass along
a sign-up sheet.

All residents and all guests are required to sign in
immediately when entering the pool area.

All guests must be previously registered by a Longmeadow
resident. If a guest is not registered, he or she may not
remain in the pool area. This rule is not limited just to
those who wish to enter the pool.

Any child that disobeys any rules (see
the list) will be put on "probation" by the attendants and
must be accompanied by an adult (over the age of 18) for one
week when entering the pool area. Gross, repeated, infractions
of any rules will result in the offender being banned from the
pool for an extended period of time.

The pool attendants for the 2008 season are Brian Piendl and Michael
Roche. Please treat them with respect and courtesy.

Please ensure the children in your care understand the new rules in
addition to the existing rules. Please ensure they respect the
authority of the pool attendant.

2008 Annual Meeting June 29 7:00 PM (posted June 10,
2008)

The 2008 annual meeting of Longmeadow Association will be held on
Sunday June 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. Please mark your
calendars and plan to attend. Before the meeting owners will
receive a proxy and meeting agenda in the mail from Rolar
Management. If you can not attend the meeting, or are not
positive you will attend, please be sure to sign the proxy and drop
it in the mail slot at the clubhouse or give it to a board member.
Due to the bylaws adopted in 2006 we need a higher percentage of
unit ownership, in attendance or by proxy, to make quorum.

This year three of the five board positions are up for election.
These positions are currently held by Bette Carlson, Kit Kaolian and
Jackie Steiner.

Highlights of Longmeadow Association Annual Meeting

The 2008 annual meeting, held Sunday evening June 29th at the
clubhouse on Jackson Drive, was well
attended. Owners were greeted with a fresh new look (please see
Clubhouse Redo Debut ... item).

Board President Ruth Nappe reported: The City Of Milford has
agreed to handle the "Trap and Release" program for our feral
cat problem; this means we will not need to volunteer. There will be
an official announcement detailing that feeding wild animals
will be a finable offence. Nappe also thanks the many
residents who volunteer and do extra work to make Longmeadow a
better place for everyone.

Kit Kaolian, Board Secretary, gave a web site report. It was
announced that Roberta Sekas, and independent insurance agent with
Summit Insurance, 288 Broad Street, will be another sponsor for the
web site. The web site received over 600 visitors during
the past 30 days.

Longmeadow's accountant Floyd Ozeck answered questions pertaining to
the Independent Auditor's Report. An owner asked what
expense details comprise "Office Expenses" and "Miscellaneous
Expenses" . Some of the items include postage, printing,
corporate taxes. As requested, a complete list will be
compiled and published on this web site soon.

This year, three of the five board positions were up for election.
The three positions that were currently held by Bette Carlson, Kit
Kaolian and Jackie Steiner were up for election. There was a
casting of ballots, four people were nominated for the three
positions. It took an hour to tabulate the votes; votes are
weighted by unit owner's percentage ownership. The three
incumbent board members were reelected. In a brief board
meeting after the general meeting it was decided that each retains
his or her position. Bette Carson remains Vice
President, Kit Kaolian remains Secretary, Jackie Steiner remains
Treasurer.

Spring Cleaning? One-and-only Bulk Item Pickup is June 25

The City of Milford has announced that it has cancelled the August
bulk pickup. We will have just one condominium bulk trash
pickup this year. The date is Wednesday June 25.
You can plan getting rid of large items, such as mattresses, old
furniture, etc, starting Saturday June 21. Areas will be set
aside in the Salem Walk visitor's parking by the pool. You can
drop off items from Saturday though very early Wednesday morning
June 25. Under no circumstances should items such as these be
placed in the dumpster. It costs Longmeadow extra $$$ when
your neighbors do this.
The recycling page also
has information about what items can be left for bulk pickup and
which items need special disposal.

Longmeadow Great Annual Tag Sale

Longmeadow's Great Annual Tag Sale is scheduled for Saturday June
21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is a great
opportunity for you to sell items you do not want or need and
make some gas money. Simply set up
in front of your unit. It is also a great buying opportunity;
there will be dozens of unit tag sales. The tag sale
date is intentionally at the start of the one-and-only bulk item
pickup for 2008. You may conveniently discard unsold bulk
items, like an old couch or chair, at the bulk pickup areas by the
pool.
Pass the word to your family and friends, this is a golden
opportunity. Perhaps partner with a neighbor or friend to make
the event even more fun. Chat with your neighbors and
"catch up"!

Keep your fingers crossed for nice weather! The rain date is
the next day, Sunday June 22nd.

2008 Annual Meeting June 29 7:00 PM

The 2008 annual meeting of Longmeadow Association will be held on
Sunday June 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. Please mark your
calendars and plan to attend. Before the meeting owners will
receive a proxy and meeting agenda in the mail from Rolar
Management. If you can not attend the meeting, or are not
positive you will attend, please be sure to sign the proxy and drop
it in the mail slot at the clubhouse or give it to a board member.
Due to the bylaws adopted in 2006 we need a higher percentage of
unit ownership, in attendance or by proxy, to make quorum.

This year three of the five board positions are up for election.
These positions are currently held by Bette Carlson, Kit Kaolian and
Jackie Steiner.

Swan Nesting in Our Meadow

published June 2008

Feral Cat Population Growing

There is an overpopulation of feral cats along the wetlands boarding
Longmeadow. Feral cats are cats that have escaped
domestication and become wild. The offspring of feral cats
are, of course, naturally wild. This is a serious issue and
residents are asked to not put food out for these cars or any other
animals. There is reason to believe some residents are feeding the
wild cats, intentionally and unintentionally. Those who leave food
outside for their own pet invariably do wind up feeding the wild
cats. All residents should remove outdoor food and “cat hotels”
immediately. Some Board members are looking how best to deal
with this problem. Ideally the cats should be trapped,
neutered and set back out. Please spread the word to not leave
food out or otherwise attract the wild cats to our complex. The
feral cat population is alarmingly large with estimates exceeding
fifty.

Longmeadow Spring Newsletter

The Spring 2008 Longmeadow Newsletter has been printed and will be
in resident's mailboxes very soon.

published May 10th, 2008

Roofing Reconstruction Progresses on Building 8

Work has been completed on Building 8 (Units 73 - 87 Salem
Walk). Building 7 (shown above, comprising units 49 - 71 Salem
Walk), which kicked off the 2008 season April 7th., was completed
early May.
Austin's team begins the first phase of work on a building
with soffit reconstruction. The back of the building, which
takes a bit longer because the chimneys are involved, is started
first. Seal-Tite start their phase of
work, on the rear on building, after
Austin's team has moved off to work on the front of the building.
Building 7 comprises twelve units and shared the top spot for the
largest building at Longmeadow, with building 2, Salem Walk 2 - 24,
which was completed in 2007.

Building 18 (Units 94 -106 Salem Walk ) is next.

Bob Shelnitz Reports Online Work-Order Forms in Use

published February 20h, 2008

Our property manager, Bob Shelnitz (Rolar Management), reports
that his office has received at least two faxed in work orders from
our web site online order form as of February 20th. This new form is
always just a click away in the Longmeadow06460.com
Documents and
Forms zone.

Catch Basins Installed to Remedy Drainage Problems of Salem Walk

The southern most section of Salem Walk, comprising buildings
number 6 and 7, have had their share of drainage issues after a rain
or ice storm. After our contracting an engineer to make a
professional recommendation, the effort has largely been completed. A
larger 12" diameter underground drain pipe has just been installed
replacing the 4" line. The new significantly larger catch basins,
commonly called "storm drains" have replaced the single catch basin
previously there. These new catch basins will improve drainage in
that area. The catch basin locations are in the grass area just past
unit 49, on the sidewalk between units 51 and 41, and midway between
units 37 and 55.

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In this photo taken during the reconstruction of the drainage
system, Bob Austin lowers a new catch basin into place as Dave
guides him.

Special Assessment Payment Books Mailed Out

published on or about March 7, 2008

Special assessment payment books were mailed out the first week of
March to all owners.
As officially communicated to unit owners, there is a special
assessment this year equal to one month's common charge. This
is primarily to provide additional funding for the roofing
reconstruction project. The special assessment can be paid in
incremental payments during 2008 if desired. The assessment
will have less of an impact on owners' budgets. Association
president Ruth Nappe has gotten much positive feedback to this
effect. Rolar Management's Bob Shelnitz reports that unit
owners should expect coupon books to arrive in the mail on or around
March 1st. Unit owners are encouraged to wait for the coupon
books before making payments so that it is clear which payments are
for common charges and which are for the special assessment.

If you pay your common charges electronically, such as with People's
Untied Bank Online Banking, you can set up an additional payee
(merchant) for the special assessment. Payments for the
special assessment and common charges should not be mixed the same
merchant / payee account. If you own more than one unit, set
up each separately, your account number with Rolar is the unit
address. Many financial institutions also offer
recurring payment; you can set up your common charge and special
assessment payments to automatically be made, say at the 1st or 5th
or every month.
Visit the FAQ
page in our "Information and FAQ" zone for more detailed information
on setting up online payments.

Due to the extent of the roofing reconstruction project there is a
probability of another special assessment next year.

Roofing Reconstruction Work Under Way For 2008 Season

published late April, 2008

Bob Austin, project manager for the roofing reconstruction project,
reports that work for 2008, our third year, is under way. Work
on building #7, comprising units 49 - 71 Salem Walk, started Monday
April 7th. Austin's team begins the first phase of work on a
building with soffit reconstruction. The back of the building,
which takes a bit longer because the chimneys are involved, is
started first. Seal-Tite is projected to start their phase of
work, on the rear on building 7, around April 15th, after
Austin's team has moved off to work on the front of the building.
Building 7 comprises twelve units and shares the top spot for the
largest building at Longmeadow, with building 2, Salem Walk 2 - 24,
which was completed in 2007.

The next building in sequence is Building #8, Units 73 - 87 Salem
Walk.

Thanks to Janet Dyer

published February 15, 2008

Longemadow06460.com thanks Janet Dyer for giving our web site a plug
in her postcard recently mailed out to area residents. The
postcard announced the listing of 31 Salem Walk, a two-bedroom
townhouse here at Longmeadow. The unit is being offered at
$239,000. Janet Dyer, a Colwell Banker real estate agent, has
an office at 171 North Broad Street, along the green in downtown
Milford. Dyer can be reached at (203) 640-1939.

Longmeadow06460.com visits Radio Personality John LaBarca

Longmeadow06460.com's Bob Fiore (left) and Kit Kaolian visit John
LaBarca (right) during Sunday's (2/3) on-air broadcast of his new
"Festival Italiano" radio program which airs Sunday mornings at
10:00 on WDJZ 1530 AM. LaBarca, known as "JLB", has
generated an outpouring of empathy and support over his dismissal
from the Bridgeport-based radio station on which he has hosted the
Italian House Party and #1 morning-drive show for over a decade.
Longmeadow06460.com wishes LaBarca success and a speedy return to
the airwaves full-time. LaBarca's website is
www.italianhouseparty.com.

Update: John LaBarca is back on the air full as
the Morning Man on WNLK 1350 AM Norwalk. LaBarca also hosts
the Italian House Party Sundays on WNLK. WNLK 1350 AM is
simulcast on WSTC 1400 AM in Stamford.

Roofing Update: Mid-January

Most of the work is done for the 2007 season, there are some areas
still needing the final gutter work. The roofing contractor has
advised us that the cost of roofing shingles, which are petroleum
based, will be increasing. The board is currently looking at
the advantages and ability to purchase and store shingles in advance
to beat the first price increase expected mid-February from the
shingle supplier. Seal-Tite has been advised that there may be
actually two price increases in 2008, largely due to the rapid
increase in the price of oil.

Snow Memo

published December 14,2007

The 'Snow Memo' that was distributed to resident's mailboxes on or
around December 20th is posted online. This
memo is about cooperation and courtesy during snow removal
operations. When the snow removal contractor is starting a
section of a parking lot, cars need to be moved to more fully clear
out the snow. Cars should be moved
clear of the plow(s) into another area. If you have more than
one car, please make accommodations to move all of them when your
parking area is about to be plowed. This applies to numbered an
unnumbered spaces. Your efforts will result in a cleaner,
safer, parking lot and sidewalk, faster melting, and greater ability
to see parking space lines and numbers.

Holiday Greetings from Our Friends in Sunny Arizona

The 2008 Budget is posted Online.

The letter from the board president has been distributed to
residents and a PDF copy of this is posted online.
Click on the
"Documents and Forms" tab. Noteworthy is that common charges
will stay the same for 2008. The 2008 budget includes a one-month
common charge assessment (Payable over the course of 2008). A
table showing the 2007 approved budget, 2007 actual (through
9/30/2007), and 2008 Budget is presented in the letter..

Meeting Minutes Online - October 2007

The October Longmeadow Board of Directors meeting minutes, and
all recent meeting minutes are posted online. (There was no
meeting held this November.) Click on the
Documents and Forms tab on the navigation bar to the left, or on the
hyperlink at the footer of every page. The meeting minutes are in
PDF format. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer,
you can download and install it from
www.adobe.com.

Newsletters and Special Bulletins:

Snow Removal Contractor Chosen for 2007-2008 Season

published October 2007

The Board of Directors received numerous quotes and has
interviewed three companies for this year’s snow removal contract.
The contract was awarded to Comstock Incorporated. Many
of you know Erik Comstock in various capacities: He has plowed
Longmeadow as a subcontractor for several years, and is a heating
and cooling professional.

Longmeadow requires that all insurance/bond
certificates/registrations are valid and up-to-date. We are
given a list of equipment that will be used for the job. Mr.
Comstock has satisfied all our requirements, and with his knowledge
of our needs and familiarity with the property, he will give us
excellent service. Erik will be placing barrels of sand/salt
mix throughout the complex to help with traction for both cars and
feet! Please fill a coffee can and use the mixture for your
steps or porch.

Christmas Trees Will be Collected

published January 5, 2008

Christmas trees will be collected near the end of January.
They should be placed on or near your patio. Trees should not
be placed in or around the dumpster. We get penalized when
this happens; please follow the instructions as earlier communicated
in the last newsletter.

published December 15, 2007

Longemeadow06460.com wishes everyone a happy and healthy
2008!

Holiday Greetings to Longmeadow from Old Friends

Longmeadow's good friends, Kim and Rick Rolfe, former longtime
and active residents of Longmeadow, send their Holiday Greetings to
all of us, their friends and former neighbors, at Longmeadow.
Rick reports to us: "Many times over the years [at Longmeadow] the
kids wished for a 'White Christmas', and the adults prayed for a
mild winter, to ease the 'Snow Budget'. This year the 'Kids Rule'
but I hope that the rest of the winter is mild... Since we arrived
in Arizona they have had two of the coldest winters on record; It
hasn't snowed in Phoenix yet, but the temperature has dropped down
close to freezing. Already this winter, the neighbors are
blaming us for bringing the Connecticut winter weather to
Arizona. I just can't escape the 'Connecticut
Yankee' label..... "

Longmeadow06460.com wishes Kim and Rick Rolfe a joyous Christmas and happy
and healthy New Year!

Holiday lights, and some snow, bring the Holiday spirit to
Longmeadow.

Time to Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

2:00 AM on Sunday, November 4, 2007 marked the end of Daylight
Savings Time (DST).

Also, use the time change as a reminder to check the operation of
(and batteries in) your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
(detectors). Most alarms should have the batteries changed
annually, if you did not replace the batteries in Spring, now is the
time. At Longmeadow, as you know, we use natural gas for
cooking, heating, and hot water. Some of us also have a gas
clothes dryer. It is a must to have
a carbon monoxide (CO) detector / alarm in each active
bedroom. It is also good to have one in the living area too.

How old are your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? If it is
five years or more (or you don't remember) it is probably time to
replace them. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have a limited
life, even with new batteries. Always follow the
manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.

At Longmeadow, we are all in this together. Smoke and CO
alarms saves lives! According to the U.S. Fire
Administration, a working smoke detector nearly doubles your chances
of escaping a house fire. Carbon monoxide is invisible,
odorless, tasteless, non-irritating, poisonous gas that is
completely undetectable to your senses. It is created when any
fuel (such as natural gas) is burned. Serious problems can
develop when combustion by-products are not properly vented outside
the house. That's why its so important to your safety to have
a carbon monoxide alarm.

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month

November 12, 2007

Our own Bob Fiore was on television November 12th, he was
interviewed by Fox 61 'News at 10' reporter Jennifer Lahmers. Fiore,
a Salem Walk resident, has been living with epilepsy since being
diagnosed at the age of 9 months. He explained to the reporter what
it has been like living with epilepsy. Fiore is a champion promoting
epilepsy education and awareness and he is a volunteer with the
Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. Epilepsy effects more than
three million people in the United States. Approximately 60,000
people in Connecticut are living with epilepsy. There are a
number of resources for those living with epilepsy, including the
Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut which offers all sorts of
programs and services including support groups. The foundation
web site is: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/connecticut

Fall Newsletter Online

The Fall Newsletter has been posted online.
The current and all recent newsletters are posted online on the foot
of the Longmeadow06460 web site news page.
The printed copy distribution to resident's mailboxes is scheduled
for October 20 - 27.

Wine Tasting benefit Saturday, Nov. 3

The 13th Annual Wine Tasting to benefit The Literacy Center of
Milford, Inc. takes place on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Savin Rock
Conference Center. Tickets are $40 per person. They will
be a Silent Auction that includes vacations, jewelry, artwork, an
"Eat in Milford" raffle basket, a "Shop Around" gift certificate
basket, and more. Food will be presented by fine local
restaurants and bakeries. Scott Griffin of On the Rocks Spirit
Shop in Woodmont is coordinating all of the vendors for wonderful
wines, beers, and cordials; orders will be taken by Scott for
any items desired.

The Milford Bank will be honored for its steadfast support of The
Literacy Center and other non-profit organizations in Milford. Manny
Strumpf, local author, will sign copies of his newest mystery book,
T.R. Spells Trouble.

The Literacy Center services Milford, Stratford, West Haven, and
Orange area. The focus is to improve the written and oral
words of those who use their services. All of the office staff
and tutors are volunteers, including those who read to young
children at various locations throughout our city. Fostering
literacy creates change within people, and allows them to earn
better incomes, exercise their rights and fulfill their obligations
as citizens, and contribute to society in economic and cultural
ways. To volunteer, please call The Center at 878-4800.

Please let's all join in for a fun evening food, wine, desserts and
celebration to honor The Milford Bank and support The Literacy
Center of Milford! Many of our Longmeadow friends and
neighbors participate every year, so you can count on seeing
familiar faces and having a great time.
For ticket information, call Monica Foran at 874-8577.

There are entire families who have become disconnected from their
support structure of neighborhood, job, family, church and school.
CPAC, (Combined Parishes Action Committee) runs the Beth-El Center,
whose goal is to help residents achieve or regain independent
living. The Center provides the support residents need to
improve life skills and allow them to attain some measure of
emotional and spiritual well-being. The caring, dedicated staff help
to encourage and empower these individuals to work toward their goal
of a better life for themselves and their children.

The Beth-El Center is located at 90 New Haven Avenue in Milford.
(203) 876-0747.

Roofing Reconstruction 'Back on Track' After Temporary Hold

October 17th: We have received notification from the City
building department's John O' Connell that Longmeadow need only
obtain one building permit per building for our roofing
reconstruction project.

Earlier this month, the Milford building inspector dropped by Longmeadow and asked
the roofing project contractors and workers to stop all work.
Unlike most, if not all, other towns, which require building permits
for roofing construction on a per-complex or per-building basis, the
current City of Milford building inspector stated he required a permit on
a per-unit basis for each contractor. Yes, the building
inspector has told our general contractor that we need a permit
for EACH and EVERY unit, rather than for each building. Building
permits in Milford are only issued 2 1/2 hours per day and a
contractor can only pull three permits at a time. We have three
contractors: a roofer, a carpenter, and an HVAC. In addition to being
unreasonable, it would be likely an impossible task to complete if
Longmeadow's contractors were forced to pull 645 permits to complete
a re-roofing project.

The board president and member at large were successful in
contacting the mayor's office and the City's building department has
responded with a reasonable permit requirement Wednesday the 17th.
of September.
Our roofing project is expected to be back on track shortly.

Roofing Reconstruction on Temporary Hold

Pub. 10-16-2007

The Milford building inspector dropped by Longmeadow and asked
the roofing project contractors and workers to stop all work.
Unlike most, if not all, other towns, which require building permits
for roofing construction on a per-complex or per-building basis, the
current City of Milford building inspector now requires a permit on
a per-unit basis for each contractor. Yes, the building
inspector has told our general contractor that we need a permit
for EACH and EVERY unit, rather than for each building. Building
permits in Milford are only issued 2 1/2 hours per day and a
contractor can only pull 3 permits at a time. We have 3
contractors: roofer, carpenter, and HVAC. In addition to being
unreasonable, it would be likely an impossible task to complete if
Longmeadow's contractors are forced to pull 645 permits to complete
a re-roofing project. The board president and member at large are
contacting the mayor's office and expect to meet to them soon.
Jim Amann's office has been asked to assist us in moving our project
forward.

Pub. 09-10-2007

Our pool is closed for the season. "Closing" is a term for winterizing an outdoor
swimming pool. It is done professionally and involves such
things as putting special winter chemicals in the pool water,
replacing water with air or antifreeze in lines that would freeze,
back-washing the filter, etc. The pool is then covered and
pool accessories are stored away.

Chimney Surrounds No Longer to be Used

During this year, the second year of our roofing reconstruction
project, it had been necessary to change the type of chimney
and fake brick surrounds we use because the original model was no
longer made. Upon inspection, it has now been discovered that
this new model chimney surrounds has a manufacturing defect that can
allow water to seep into the chimney and down into the attic.

All future chimneys, (with the exception of the remainder of
Greenwich Way, as explained below), beginning with the next building to be roofed
on Penn Common, starting from around October 1, will be
installed without the surround and with a standard B-vent chimney.
In other words, the "brick" looking surround will no longer be
installed with the chimneys.

All buildings completed this year, (the 33 units comprising Jackson Drive units 16-28, Salem Walk units 2 - 24 and 48 - 60, and Greenwich
Way units 48-58), have had this new model surround installed and
will have the chimneys replaced with a standard B-Vent chimney. Residents in these units
have been notified by letter; Bob Austin will be in touch
concerning access to their respective units. Bob will
coordinate the replacement with the plumber and the roofing company.
All buildings undergoing roofing reconstruction from now on will get
the standard B-Vent chimney and surrounds will no longer be used.
The one exception is the
remainder of Greenwich Way. Twenty Three of the earlier
"good" design chimney surrounds were put aside for
installation on the remaining Greenwich Way buildings for visual continuity in that
area, matching the adjacent buildings which have already been completed
with that style chimney. When the rest of Greenwich Way gets
completed, these buildings, and only those buildings, will have
surrounds installed.

Thanks to Alex and Brian for a job well done

A heart-felt “Thanks for a job well done” goes out to
Alex Nappe and Brian Piendl. Alex and Brian shared the duties
attending the pool and handling the day-to-day operations for the
2007 pool season. They have done an excellent job and we have gotten
great feedback. Both are long-time residents who grew up using
Longmeadow's pool every summer. Alex is pursuing her
career interests in New York City. Brian is entering his
sophomore year at UCONN and seeks to be a history teacher. We
wish them success in all their endeavors.

August Bulk Trash Pick-Up Successful

Pub. 08-29-2007

Our final bulk trash pick-up was even more voluminous than
the one this past June. It is obvious that many participated
and the word got around. Once again we can see that “one
man's trash is another man's treasure”. Probably more than
half of the items dropped off got taken away before the city came
Wednesday, August 29th to haul them away. Reusing is
the best form of recycling. Even the phone book recycling bin
received more phone books during this, our second and final
collection of the year. We will have dates for 2008
posted here in the future.

When bulk items, like mattresses, irresponsibly get put in, or alongside,
a dumpster, it causes problems and extra expense for us.
Thanks to everyone who did the right thing and properly disposed of
bulk items during the collection periods.

Newly-planted grass is coming up, thanks to your watering
and a little help from Mother Nature.

Our landscapers have planted four Bradford Pear trees and have
seeded several bare areas on our lawn. Residents adjacent to
the new tress and grass seed are asked to regularly water them.
Grass seed may need daily watering. New grass seed and new
grass need the soil saturated, but not water logged. We have seen
that many residents have planted flowers in the barrels around many
common areas. You can help by keeping these well watered too.

Longmeadow06460.com welcomes Janet Dyer, First Sponsor for our
Web Site

Pub. late July 2007

Longmeadow06460.com welcomes Janet Dyer, a real estate agent
affiliated with Coldwell Banker. Janet Dyer has experience
serving the Longmeadow community and we invite everyone to consider
Janet Dyer for their real estate service needs.

The Longmeadow06460.com
Sponsor Directory is an ideal way for businesses and
professionals to reach over 200 households, their friends and
families, as well as past and potential future residents.
Sponsorships are available at different price levels to match your
budget and goals. Advertising in the Directory is great not
only for local merchants and professionals, but also local residents
who may offer services such as sitting or tutoring. Please
email Bob Fiore and Kit Kaolian at
LongmeadowWeb@prodigy.net
(updated email address as of Sept. 2009)
for more information and sponsorship pricing information.
Longmeadow Association Inc. does not and can not endorse any
particular sponsor.
All potential
sponsor-advertisers and consumers should read the legal disclaimer.

Annual Meeting held Sunday June 24

Pub. 06-25-2007

Minutes from the annual meeting, held Sunday June 24th, will be
posted soon after approval from the Board. Leonard Mobilio stepped
down from his position as Vice President of the board. Three board
positions were open for election. Ruth Nappe, Monica Foran and
Jackie Steiner were nominated and appointed to the open positions.
Voting was not necessary. Ruth Nappe remains as President, Monica
Foran remains as member at large. Longmeadow welcomes new
board member Jackie Steiner as Treasurer. Bette Carlson
assumes the position of Vice President. Kit Kaolian remains
Secretary. Longmeadow wishes to thank Leonard Mobilio for his
excellent service to the board and our community. Thanks to all who attended or sent in their proxy; a quorum was
met with 51% ownership representation.

New Street Signs Have Been Installed

Pub. 07-15-2007

Before and after...

New street signs have been installed to help make it a bit easier
to navigate Longmeadow